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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 with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

January 16, 2026November 4, 2024 Tom Papia

Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in garlic and oil and mixed with gnocchi.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Garlic, Gnocchi, Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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4 Healthy Lemon Herb Pork Recipes For Dinner

March 24, 2025October 28, 2024 Tom Papia

4 Lemon Herb Pork Recipes For Dinner will feature pork bites cooked with herbs. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients.

Categories Pork Tags Healthy, Lemon, Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini
Ground Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Simple No Fuss Ground Turkey Meatloaf

July 23, 2025October 21, 2024 Tom Papia

Easy Ground Turkey Meatloaf with spaghetti! This is a great change-of-pace option instead of your traditional Mama’s meatloaf.

Categories Turkey Tags Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Garlic, Grated Cheese, Romano Cheese, Turkey
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4 Pork Stir Fry Recipes For Dinner

December 29, 2025October 14, 2024 Tom Papia

4 Pork Stir Fry Recipes For Dinner will feature pork bites cooked with vegetables. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients.

Categories Pork Tags Carrots, Green beans, Healthy, Pork, Sweet Potatoes
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No Oven Bake Lasagna with Meat

December 19, 2025October 7, 2024 Tom Papia

No Bake Lasagna with Meat. Whenever I make lasagna, the sides of some of the noodles always seem to fall off. So I started using them to make no bake lasagna.

Categories Pasta, Italian, Italian Pasta Recipes Tags Italian, Lasagna, Marinara sauce, Pasta
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12 Recipes with Italian Eggplant

March 24, 2025September 30, 2024 Tom Papia

12 recipes with Italian eggplant. Being of Italian-American heritage eggplant is a common vegetable in my kitchen.

Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Eggplant, Healthy, Italian, Pork, Shrimp, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Oven Baked Lemon Herb Pork With Zucchini

February 16, 2026September 23, 2024 Tom Papia

Lemon Herb Pork with Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes. Boneless pork bites baked in the oven with zucchini, sweet potatoes, and a lemon herb marinade.

Categories Pork, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes Tags Basil, Healthy, Lemon, Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini
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23 Simple Dinner With Broccoli Recipes

February 17, 2026September 16, 2024 Tom Papia

I present today this list of 23 simple dinner with broccoli recipes. Broccoli is another staple vegetable in my kitchen so I use it as an ingredient in many dishes.

Categories Healthy Tags Broccoli, Chicken, Healthy, Italian, Pasta, Pork, Vegetarian
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Pork Stir Fry With Green Beans

February 16, 2026September 9, 2024 Tom Papia

Pork Stir Fry with Green Beans. Pork bites sauteed with garlic, oil, green beans, sweet potatoes, and soy sauce.

Categories Pork Tags Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Pork, Stir Fry, Sweet Potatoes
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8 Simple Recipes with Frozen Shrimp

December 19, 2025September 2, 2024 Tom Papia

I present today this list of 8 simple recipes with frozen shrimp. Shrimp is a staple in my kitchen so I use it as an ingredient in may dishes.

Categories Seafood Tags Butter, Garlic, Seafood, Shrimp, Tomatoes
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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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