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Simple Seasonal Recipes

Time-tested, easy-to-follow recipes created by a former private chef. Learn essential techniques and clever tricks to help you become more confident in the kitchen!

Spring Recipes

My collection of Spring recipes is filled with tender, young vegetables and the first berries of the season. From appetizers and breakfasts to entrees and desserts, these recipes celebrate all of the goodness spring has to offer!

  • Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks
  • Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese
  • Spinach with Butter + Parmesan
  • Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta
  • Apricot Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Smashed Eggs on Toast with Butter + Spring Herbs
  • Scones with Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, and Strawberry Butter
  • Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino + Mint

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Salad Recipes

A big colorful salad is the best way I know how to celebrate the bounty of seasonal produce. Cool, crunchy, healthy and of course, delicious!

  • 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
  • Raw Corn + Nectarine Salad
  • Lyonnaise Salad
  • Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots
  • Cucumber Melon Salad with Feta and Mint

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Breakfast Recipes

Sleep in, sip some coffee and enjoy a nice home cooked breakfast. These recipes are hearty, cozy and perfect for the weekends.

  • Oatmeal Pumpkin Dutch Baby Pancake
  • Oatmeal Dutch Baby Pancake
  • Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Easy Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
  • Smashed Eggs on Toast with Butter + Spring Herbs
  • Croissant Morning Buns
  • Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash with Chorizo + Runny Eggs
  • French Baked Toast with Cream and Eggs

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Chicken Recipes

  • Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
  • 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
  • Chicken Mole Enchiladas
  • Almond Chicken Cutlets with Apple, Arugula + Brussels Sprout Salad
  • 30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup

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Casserole Recipes

  • Best Ever Eggplant Parm
  • Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
  • Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
  • Cheesy Baked Zucchini Gratin
  • Turkey Moussaka
  • Cauliflower Gratin
  • Taco Cake
  • Celery Root + Parsnip Gratin

See more Casserole Recipes

Pasta + Risotto Recipes

  • Linguine alle Vongole - Pasta with Clam Sauce
  • Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi
  • Chick Pea Pasta with Sausage + Broccoli Rabe
  • Pasta with Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes + Breadcrumbs
  • Cacio e Pepe
  • Classic Italian Meatballs
  • Dan Dan Noodles

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Most Popular Recipes

  • Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
  • Spiedini alla Siciliana
  • Roasted Potatoes with Onions and Rosemary
  • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip Celery Root Puree
  • Scaccia Ragusana: Sicilian "Pizza Babka"
  • Dijon Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
  • The New York Times Plum Torte
  • Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
  • Salted Chocolate + Caramel Ice Cream Cake
  • Nutella + Banana Phyllo Pastries
  • Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Herb Yogurt
  • Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce

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.

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Soups

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Easy + Inexpensive 5 Ingredient Bean Soup

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Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou

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Lobster Bisque

Chicken poblano white bean chili in red bowls. Tortilla strips, cilantro, and sour cream make wonderful toppings.

Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili

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30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup

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20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame

Salads

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Grilled Halloumi + Peaches with Arugula, Jalapeños and a Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

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Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese

Thai flavored papaya salad piled up on a blue plate with a fork.

Thai Green Papaya Salad

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Italian Tuna + Green Bean Salad

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Raw Corn + Nectarine Salad

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Lyonnaise Salad

Breakfast

Butternut Squash, Bacon, Kale + Goat Cheese Frittata

Butternut Squash, Bacon, Kale + Goat Cheese Frittata

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Candied Bacon

French Baked Toast with Cream and Eggs | Easy + Impressive French Breakfast | ColeyCooks.com

French Baked Toast with Cream and Eggs

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes (Video!)

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes (Video!)

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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

Stuffed French Toast (Video!)

Stuffed French Toast with Berries

Vegetable Sides

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Zucchini alla Scapece

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Fennel + Onion Gratin

Goat Cheese + Chive Stuffed Tomatoes (Video!)

Baked Goat Cheese + Chive Stuffed Tomatoes

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Thai Inspired Cucumber Salad

Spring pea pods on top of shaved prosciutto and smooth ricotta cheese.

Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta

Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs, Capers, Almonds + Raisins

Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs, Capers, Almonds + Raisins

Winter Recipes

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Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Mom's Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Easy + Inexpensive 5 Ingredient Bean Soup

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Cinnamon Raisin Walnut No-Knead Bread

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Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou

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