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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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Cucumber And Tomato Salad

December 12, 2025October 6, 2025 Tom Papia

Crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes come together with olive oil and a splash of vinegar to create a refreshing cold salad that is simple and satisfying.

Categories Salad, Italian, Italian Salads, Side Dish Tags Cucumbers, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Salad, Side Dish, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Simple Recipes With Onions

January 2, 2026September 29, 2025 Tom Papia

In this post, I’m sharing a few of my go-to recipes with onions, meals that are easy to make, full of flavor, and built from simple pantry staples.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Pasta, Peppers, Vegetarian
Asparagus and Shrimp Recipe

Asparagus and Shrimp Scampi (Without Wine)

January 15, 2026September 22, 2025 Tom Papia

Asparagus and Shrimp recipe made scampi-style. Large shrimp sautéed in a garlic, butter, lemon sauce with pieces of fresh asparagus.

Categories Seafood, Italian, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Asparagus, Butter, Garlic, Italian, Lemon, Shrimp
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Healthy Dishes With Chicken Breast

April 10, 2026September 15, 2025 Tom Papia

Remember those days when “healthy dishes with chicken breast” meant bland, boring food? Like steamed chicken and plain broccoli, a culinary snooze-fest. Well, ditch those dusty memories because we’re about to flip the script on healthy chicken.

Categories Chicken, Healthy Tags Chicken, cruciferous vegetables, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Zucchini
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Pork and Peppers Stir Fry

February 28, 2026September 8, 2025 Tom Papia

Pork and Peppers Stir Fry. Boneless pork bites sauteed in olive oil with bell peppers, spinach, garlic, honey, and soy sauce.

Categories Pork Tags Dinner, Healthy, Peppers, Pork, Spinach, Stir Fry
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Healthy Recipes Garden Tomatoes Work In

April 1, 2026September 1, 2025 Tom Papia

In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes garden tomatoes can truly shine in—no heavy sauces, no complicated steps. Just clean, fresh flavors that let the tomatoes do what they do best.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Garden Vegetables, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Shrimp, Vegetarian
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Gemelli Pasta Recipe with Sundried Tomatoes

January 16, 2026August 25, 2025 Tom Papia

Gemelli Pasta recipe with sundried tomatoes. Sundried tomatoes and artichokes sauteed in garlic and oil and mixed with gemelli pasta.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes, Vegetarian Tags Artichokes, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Pasta Meals Without Meat

December 19, 2025August 18, 2025 Tom Papia

There’s something about pasta meals without meat that just hits the spot: simple ingredients, bold flavors, and nothing too heavy.

Categories Vegetarian, Pasta Tags Pasta, Vegetarian
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Baked Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes

December 12, 2025August 11, 2025 Tom Papia

Baked Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes. Boneless chicken breast surrounded by cherry tomatoes, sweet, potatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs and baked in the oven.

Categories Chicken, Healthy, Italian Tags Chicken, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes
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4 Peppers and Chicken Recipe Ideas

December 29, 2025August 4, 2025 Tom Papia

Peppers and chicken—two ingredients that always seem to find their way into my kitchen. Maybe it’s because they’re both incredibly versatile or maybe it’s because they remind me of so many home-cooked meals from my childhood.

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Onions, Peppers
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