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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.
Gnocchi and Mushrooms with Sundried Tomatoes Feature

Gnocchi and Mushrooms with Sundried Tomatoes

January 16, 2026June 2, 2025 Tom Papia

Gnocchi and Mushrooms Recipe. Fluffy whole wheat gnocchi cooked with garlic, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes. A wonderful combination of Mediterranean flavors.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Garlic, Gnocchi, Italian, Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
5 Pork Stir Fry Ideas For Dinner

5 Simple Pork Stir Fry Ideas For Dinner

May 26, 2025 Tom Papia

Flavorful, healthy, and fun to cook. Today I am sharing 5 simple to make pork stir fry ideas for a healthy dinner.

Categories Pork Tags Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Pork
chicken and mushroom skillet recipe

Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

December 12, 2025May 19, 2025 Tom Papia

Chicken and Mushroom Skillet. Chicken bites, mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and oil sauteed in a skillet and then finished in the oven for a healthy chicken recipe.

Categories Chicken, Healthy, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Chicken, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Zucchini
12 Recipes For Entertaining Easy Feature

Recipes For Entertaining

December 6, 2025May 12, 2025 Tom Papia

Hosting a dinner party for friends or having the extended family over for dinner. If so, this list of recipes for entertaining will help you plan your evening.

Categories Appetizer Tags Appetizer, Chicken, Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian
Stir Fry Zucchini and Pork Recipe Feature

Stir Fry Zucchini and Pork Recipe

March 3, 2026May 5, 2025 Tom Papia

Stir Fry Zucchini and Pork Recipe. Boneless pork bites sauteed with garlic, oil, zucchini, honey, and low-sodium soy sauce. A quick and healthy pork dinner recipe.

Categories Pork Tags Garlic, Healthy, Honey, Pork, Soy Sauce, Zucchini
4 Garlic And Oil Pasta Ideas Feature

4 Garlic And Oil Pasta Ideas

February 27, 2026April 28, 2025 Tom Papia

Garlic and oil pasta is sauteed with different vegetables and ingredients.

Categories Pasta Tags Broccoli, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Italian, Oil, Pasta, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

December 29, 2025April 21, 2025 Tom Papia

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers. Bell peppers filled with a garlic, onion, peas, marinara sauce, and ground pork stuffing.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Pork Tags Healthy, Italian, Marinara sauce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pork
Chicken and BBQ Sauce Recipes

Chicken and BBQ Sauce 6 Ways

February 3, 2026April 14, 2025 Tom Papia

Chicken and BBQ Sauce 6 Ways will feature chicken cooked differently with BBQ sauce. What will change the most are the complimentary ingredients.

Categories Chicken Tags BBQ, Chicken, Green beans, Vegetables, Zucchini
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Honey Mustard Crusted Salmon Recipe

February 3, 2026April 7, 2025 Tom Papia

Honey Mustard Crusted Salmon Recipe. Pan-seared salmon topped with a honey mustard breadcrumb topping and baked in the oven.

Categories Seafood Tags Basil, Breadcrumbs, Butter, Garlic, Honey, Mustard, Salmon, Seafood
5 Pasta and Peppers Recipes Feature

Pasta And Peppers Recipes

February 18, 2026March 31, 2025 Tom Papia

Are there any Pepper fans out there? If so, this post of 5 pasta and peppers recipes will add some variety to your starting lineup of base recipes.

Categories Pasta Tags Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Peppers
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