Simple Seasonal Recipes
Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.
Summer Recipes
Summer foods are the most fun. Take advantage of the hot weather and gorgeous seasonal produce with this collection of simple, yet satisfying recipes!
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Most Popular Recipes
- Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
- Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce
- Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions
- Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta
- Easy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
- Dijon Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
- The New York Times Plum Torte
- Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
- Salted Chocolate + Caramel Ice Cream Cake
- Flounder Meunière
- Easy Homemade Jalapeño Hot Sauce
- Coconut Rice and Beans
Hi, I'm Nicole Gaffney.
My friends all call me Coley - you should too! I'm a professionally trained chef specializing in coastal Italian cooking. Here you'll find hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes to help you become more confident in the kitchen.
Italian Recipes
From dishes inspired by my travels to Italy to Sicilian family classics that have been passed down through generations, these mouthwatering recipes will help you master the art of Italian cooking.
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Salad Recipes
These are my best healthy salad recipes for when it's too hot to cook. Full of fresh vegetables, but more importantly, FLAVOR!
- Crispy Chicken Milanese with Tomato Arugula Salad
- Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots
- Grilled Halloumi + Peaches with Arugula, Jalapeños and a Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
- Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese
- Thai Green Papaya Salad
- Italian Tuna + Green Bean Salad
- Lyonnaise Salad
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Pasta + Risotto Recipes
- Summer Tomato Risotto with Fennel and Fresh Herbs
- Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
- Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- No-Cook Fresh Sun Gold Tomato Pasta
- Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks
- Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Chick Pea Pasta with Sausage + Broccoli Rabe
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Seafood Recipes
I live on the coast and was raised by fishermen, so I'm an expert in all things seafood. But you don't have to live on the coast to enjoy these fresh fish and shellfish recipes!
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Casserole recipes
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Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Mole Enchiladas
- Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Verdes
- 5 Ingredient Easy Chicken Carnitas Tacos
- Incredible Whole Roasted Chicken with Herbs
- Roman Chicken Cacciatore
- Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
- Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce, Sweet Potato Wedges + Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Almond Chicken Cutlets with Apple, Arugula + Brussels Sprout Salad
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About Nicole
Hey! I'm Nicole Gaffney, but my friends all call me Coley. You should, too! Or call me Nicole. Just don't call me late for dinner.