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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.
Balsamic Chicken Pasta Recipe

Fig Balsamic Chicken Pasta Recipe

December 19, 2025March 24, 2025 Tom Papia

Fig Balsamic Chicken Pasta Recipe. Boneless chicken bites sauteed with garlic, oil, roasted red peppers, artichokes, peas, and fig balsamic vinegar, and mixed with pasta.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Artichokes, Chicken, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Peas, roasted red peppers
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Recipes For How To Make Beans From A Can

February 15, 2026March 17, 2025 Tom Papia

Do you have a can of beans in the pantry and don’t know what to make? Well, this post is for you. I have compiled a list of my recipes for how to make beans from a can.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Pork
Rotini Pasta and Chicken with Peas

Rotini Pasta And Chicken Recipe

December 6, 2025March 10, 2025 Tom Papia

Rotini Pasta and Chicken with Peas. Ground chicken sauteed with garlic, oil, peas, and diced tomatoes and mixed with cooked rotini pasta and grated cheese.

Categories Chicken, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes, Italian Pasta Recipes, Pasta Tags Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Pasta, Peas, Rotini
13 Italian Recipes with Chicken Feature

Italian Recipes with Chicken

February 10, 2026March 3, 2025 Tom Papia

From classic combinations of chicken with vegetables to rich and flavorful Italian style chicken dishes, this list of Italian recipes with chicken should have something for everyone to enjoy.

Categories Chicken, Italian Tags Cannellini Beans, Chicken, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Italian, Pasta
Lemon Garlic Salmon Pan Seared

Pan Seared Lemon Garlic Salmon

January 23, 2026February 24, 2025 Tom Papia

Pan Seared Lemon Garlic Salmon. Salmon pieces pan-seared in a lemon butter garlic sauce and served with broccoli.

Categories Seafood, Italian, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Butter, Garlic, Healthy, Lemon, Salmon, Seafood
11 Recipes with Potatoes Feature

Simple Recipes With Potatoes

February 7, 2026February 17, 2025 Tom Papia

In this blog post, I will be sharing 11 recipes with potatoes that I hope win a spot in your base recipe starting lineup.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Healthy, Pork, Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
Cold Scungilli Salad Recipe

Italian Cold Scungilli Salad Recipe

December 6, 2025February 10, 2025 Tom Papia

Cold Scungilli Salad. Sliced conch mixed with peppers, olives, onions, artichokes, oil, and vinegar and served cold.

Categories Seafood, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Italian Salads, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Artichokes, Garlic, Olives, Onions, roasted red peppers, scungilli, Seafood
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10 Simple Spinach Recipes

July 2, 2025February 3, 2025 Tom Papia

Welcome spinach fans to my list of 10 simple spinach recipes for a main dish or dinner. Packed with iron, vitamins, and antioxidants, spinach is a superfood that deserves a spot in every kitchen.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Healthy, Pasta, Pork, Soup, Spinach
Conchiglie Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

Conchiglie Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

January 6, 2026January 27, 2025 Tom Papia

Conchiglie Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil. Mini shell pasta sauteed with garlic, olive oil, zucchini, and broccoli and served with grated cheese.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Broccoli, Garlic, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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Healthy Recipes With Green Vegetables

March 24, 2025January 20, 2025 Tom Papia

From pasta to chicken, from soup to sides, this list of healthy recipes with green vegetables has something for everyone.

Categories Healthy Tags Broccoli, Chicken, Green beans, Healthy, Pasta, Pork, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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