Seasonal Recipes Made with High-Quality Ingredients.
As a former personal chef and caterer, it’s my goal to help you become more confident in the kitchen! From meal planning to party planning, whether you’re a novice or a pro, there’s a little something here for everyone.
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!
- Salted Chocolate + Caramel Ice Cream Cake
- The New York Times Plum Torte
- Maryland Crab Cakes
- Cape May Lobster Rolls
- Rosemary Creamed Corn
- Eggplant Caponata
- Zucchini Gratin
- Sun Gold Tomato Pasta
- Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
- Lavender Peach Popsicles
- Summer Kale + Blueberry Salad
- Grilled Pizzas with Corn + Prosciutto
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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!
- Spanish Gigante Bean Salad
- Fried Artichoke, Kale + Asparagus Salad with Pickled Celery + Creamy Parmesan Dressing
- Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar, Bacon + Pecans
- Easy Shaved Asparagus Salad
- Detox(ish) Kale Salad
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots
- Italian Tuna + Green Bean Salad
- Smoked Barramundi with Spring Vegetable Salad
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Ice Cream + Popsicle Recipes
Cold and creamy homemade frozen treats for summer! Why go out for ice cream when you can make it SO much better at home?
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Seafood Recipes
Seafood is my love language. You don’t have to live on the coast to enjoy one of these fresh seafood recipes!
- Cape May Lobster Rolls
- Clams with Chorizo, Grilled Corn and Cilantro
- Pickled Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes + Creole Remoulade
- Herb Roasted Fish with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
- Clams with Tomatoes, Basil + Blue Cheese
- Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs
- Jerked Fish with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- Lobster Corn Fritters with Tarragon Aioli
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Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Easy recipes to jump start your day with something healthy, tasty and satisfying.
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Most Popular Recipes
These are the top recipes that people come back to time and time again!
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.
Nicole Gaffney, aka Coley, is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, tv host and food writer.