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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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Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes with Green Beans

January 16, 2026August 26, 2024 Tom Papia

Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes with Green Beans. Chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces and sauteed with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and green beans.

Categories Chicken, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Chicken, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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19 Simple Recipes with Zucchini

December 24, 2025August 19, 2024 Tom Papia

I present today this list of 19 simple recipes with zucchini. Zucchini is a staple vegetable in my kitchen so …

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Categories Healthy Tags Chicken, Healthy, Pasta, Pork, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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Refreshing Shrimp Zucchini Scampi

December 29, 2025August 12, 2024 Tom Papia

Shrimp Zucchini Scampi with Carrots. Traditional shrimp scampi with a twist. Shrimp sautéed in a lemon butter white wine sauce with shredded zucchini and carrots.

Categories Seafood, Italian, Italian Seafood Recipes Tags Butter, Carrots, Garlic, Seafood, Shrimp, White Wine, Zucchini
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31 No Fuss Recipes With Diced Tomatoes

January 4, 2026August 5, 2024 Tom Papia

I have you covered in this list of no fuss recipes with diced tomatoes. Keep things quick and easy by …

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Categories Healthy, Chicken, Pork Tags Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Healthy, Pork
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Chicken and Salsa Made 6 Ways For Dinner

February 17, 2026August 2, 2024 Tom Papia

This series of recipes will feature different cuts of chicken cooked with salsa. What will change the most in these recipes are the complimentary ingredients or cooking style. 

Categories Chicken Tags Chicken, Healthy
Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe with Eggplant Finished

Easy Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe

December 31, 2025July 29, 2024 Tom Papia

When you’re a busy Dad cooking 6-7 nights a week, you need a starting lineup of recipes that are fast, …

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Categories Pork, Italian, Italian Pork Recipes Tags Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, Healthy, Leeks, Pork
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Chicken Breast Black Beans Recipe with Zucchini and Salsa

February 1, 2026July 22, 2024 Tom Papia

Chicken Breast Black Beans Recipe. Chicken bites sauteed with zucchini and cooked down with black beans and salsa. Welcome to …

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Categories Chicken Tags Black Beans, Chicken, Healthy, Salsa, Zucchini
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Chicken with Mushrooms and Beans

December 19, 2025July 15, 2024 Tom Papia

Chicken with Mushrooms and Beans. Boneless chicken bites sauteed with garlic, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans and served over sorghum.

Categories Chicken, Healthy, Italian, Italian Chicken Recipes Tags Cannellini Beans, Chicken, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Healthy, Mushrooms
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Country Ribs Recipe with Homemade Sauce

February 1, 2026July 8, 2024 Tom Papia

Country ribs with homemade BBQ sauce! The barbecue sauce was made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Categories Beef Tags BBQ, Beef, Ribs
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Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour

February 1, 2026July 1, 2024 Tom Papia

Zucchini Fritters with Spelt Flour. Shredded zucchini mixed with eggs, grated cheese, and spelt flour and then pan-fried in olive oil.

Categories Appetizer, Italian, Italian Appetizers, Vegetarian Tags Eggs, Grated Cheese, Healthy, Italian, Zucchini
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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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