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Tom Papia

My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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Air Fryer Carrot Recipe

January 26, 2026 Tom Papia

This air fryer carrot recipe keeps things simple, just carrots, olive oil, and a few seasonings, but there’s plenty of room to make it your own. The high heat of the air fryer brings out the carrots’ natural sweetness, so you can easily change up the flavor profile with different spices, herbs, or finishing touches.

Categories Air Fryer, Gluten Free, Healthy, Side Dish Tags Air Fryer, Carrots, Healthy, Side Dish
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Lazy Recipes For Busy Parents

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Tom Papia

Some nights, cooking dinner feels like just one more thing on an already busy to-do list. That’s where these lazy recipes come in: quick, satisfying, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.

Categories Chicken, Pasta, Pork, Seafood Tags Dinner, Fall Recipe, Healthy, Italian, Lazy Recipe, Winter Recipe
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Air Fryer Recipe For Shrimp

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Tom Papia

If you’re looking for a meal that’s fast, flavorful, and practically effortless, this air fryer recipe for shrimp is the answer. In just 7 minutes, you can have perfectly cooked shrimp that are tender on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside.

Categories Seafood, Air Fryer, Gluten Free, Italian, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Air Fryer, Dinner, Fall Recipe, Garlic, Seafood, Shrimp, Winter Recipe
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Simple Meals With Seafood

January 5, 2026 Tom Papia

Meals with seafood are some of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table quickly while keeping things light and healthy. Whether it’s shrimp, salmon, scallops, or even a simple white fish, seafood for dinner is a great way to mix things up from the usual chicken or beef.

Categories Seafood Tags Dinner, Fall Recipe, Salmon, Scallops, scungilli, Seafood, Shrimp, Winter Recipe
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Baked Pork With Cherry Tomatoes

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 Tom Papia

Baked Pork with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans. Boneless pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic, and oven-baked with vegetables.

Categories Pork, Healthy, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes Tags Dinner, Fall Recipe, Garlic, Healthy, Pork, Winter Recipe
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Easy Pasta Recipes

January 18, 2026December 22, 2025 Tom Papia

I have put together my list of 45 easy pasta recipes, filled with weeknight dinners, healthy vegetarian dishes, and authentic Italian classics.

Categories Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Dinner, Fall Recipe, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Lazy Recipe, Pasta, Vegetarian, Winter Recipe
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Garden Fresh Tomato Soup

December 15, 2025 Tom Papia

Fresh garden tomatoes baked with onions, garlic, and oregano, blended together, and simmered until creamy.

Categories Soup, Italian, Italian Appetizers Tags Fall Recipe, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Winter Recipe
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Cruciferous Vegetable Recipes

December 29, 2025December 8, 2025 Tom Papia

Cruciferous vegetable recipes are some of my favorites to make because they are healthy, hearty, and so easy to prepare.

Categories Healthy Tags cruciferous vegetables, Healthy
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Pasta With Peppers And Tomatoes

January 3, 2026December 1, 2025 Tom Papia

Spaghetti with peppers and onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes. This is a quick and easy meal perfect for a weeknight.

Categories Pasta, Healthy, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Vegetarian Tags Diced tomatoes, Grated Cheese, Onions, Pasta, Peppers, Spaghetti
Simple Chicken Recipes: Savory, Sweet, and More

Simple Chicken Recipes

January 18, 2026November 24, 2025 Tom Papia

From 30-minute meals to comforting one-pan bakes and delicious ways to use chicken breast or chicken thighs, this treasure trove of simple chicken recipes has a meal idea for every craving and occasion.

Categories Chicken, Healthy, Winter Tags Budget Recipe, Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Dinner, Fall Recipe, Healthy, Italian, Lazy Recipe, Winter Recipe
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My name is Tom. I am a food lover who has been cooking since I was a little kid. I am first generation Italian American. I have been cooking for about 30 years, dating back to the first time I helped my mom make Sunday dinner.
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