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Simple Seasonal Recipes

Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.

Spring Recipes

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

  • Rhubarb Almond Cake with Bourbon Whipped Cream
    Rhubarb Almond Cake with Bourbon Whipped Cream
  • overhead shot of vegetable risotto with asparagus, chives, and rice scattered in the background
    Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks
  • Spring pea pods on top of shaved prosciutto and smooth ricotta cheese.
    Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta
  • Top view of a white tart plate with apricot strawberry rhubarb crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Apricot Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Two slices of golden toast with smashed eggs and herbs on a blue board.
    Smashed Eggs on Toast with Butter + Spring Herbs
  • Radish Toasts with Chive Butter
    Radish Toasts with Chive Butter
  • Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Scones with Strawberry Butter | ColeyCooks.com
    Scones with Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, and Strawberry Butter
  • Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto
    Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto

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Most Popular Recipes

  • side view of a stack of thin breaded chicken breasts with a lemon
    Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
  • Beef and stuffed tomatoes in a casserole dish.
    Spiedini alla Siciliana
  • A white bowl of roasted potatoes with a sprig of rosemary on top and a red napkin.
    Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions
  • close up of a box of candies with shamrocks
    The BEST Irish Potato Candies
  • a white plate with shrimp, lemon and bread
    Easy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
  • Lamb chops crusted with herbed Dijon cut off a rack and set on a blue dinner plate.
    Dijon Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
  • A blue plate with a piece of plum torte and a fork.
    The New York Times Plum Torte
  • Vertical shot of eggplant parmesan on a plate next to a baking dish.
    Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
  • Salted Chocolate + Caramel Ice Cream Cake
  • overhead shot of a bowl of pasta with clam sauce
    Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce
  • Flounder Meunière
    Flounder Meunière
  • A corked bottle of jalapeño hot sauce.
    Easy Homemade Jalapeño Hot Sauce

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.

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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.

  • side view of a stack of thin breaded chicken breasts with a lemon
    Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
  • Beef and stuffed tomatoes in a casserole dish.
    Spiedini alla Siciliana
  • Vertical shot of eggplant parmesan on a plate next to a baking dish.
    Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
  • Side view of a plate of a serving eggplant parmesan with a fork.
    Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
  • The Best Ever Traditional Italian Meatballs (Video!) | ColeyCooks.com
    The Best Italian Meatballs
  • Close up of 3 slices of braciole over red sauce on a white plate with a fork.
    Authentic Italian Beef Braciole
  • A bowl of spaghetti with sun gold tomatoes and basil on a blue background.
    No-Cook Fresh Sun Gold Tomato Pasta
  • A red stoneware bowl filled with homemade ricotta cheese.
    Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese

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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! 

  • Overhead shot of a big kale apple salad in a wooden bowl with gold cutlery.
    Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon
  • Overhead shot of a platter of tomatoes with fried onions on top.
    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots
  • overhead shot of grilled halloumi and peaches with arugula, jalapeños and honey lemon vinaigrette
    Grilled Halloumi + Peaches with Arugula, Jalapeños and a Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
  • A plate of spinach salad with a fork and a hand
    Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese
  • Thai flavored papaya salad piled up on a blue plate with a fork.
    Thai Green Papaya Salad
  • Oval serving platter with a fork next to green bean tuna salad with lemon wedges.
    Italian Tuna + Green Bean Salad
  • Vertical shot of a tan plate with a fork and serving of lyonnaise salad.
    Lyonnaise Salad
  • Easy summer recipe! Cucumber Melon Salad with feta and mint | ColeyCooks.com
    Cucumber Melon Salad with Feta and Mint

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Pasta + Risotto Recipes

  • Top view of a corner slice of lasagna bolognese on a white dinner plate with a fork.
    Authentic Italian Lasagna Alla Bolognese
  • Side view of a large jar of marinara sauce with fresh basil and a head of garlic surrounding it.
    Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
  • Top view of a cheesy casserole.
    Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  • bowl of rigatoni pasta with a fork
    Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
  • sweet potato gnocchi on a fork
    Sweet Potato Gnocchi
  • Bowl and skillet both filled with chickpea pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe.
    Chick Pea Pasta with Sausage + Broccoli Rabe
  • Large, oval serving platter of fusilli pasta with tomato, olive, and anchovy.
    Pasta with Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes + Breadcrumbs
  • This simple classic Italian pasta recipe relies on good quality ingredients and proper technique to shine. Rich and creamy pasta perfection!
    Cacio e Pepe

See more Pasta + Risotto Recipes →

Soup Recipes

Soup season is here and I have plenty of hearty, satisfying soup recipes to warm you up and keep your belly full as the weather gets cooler!

  • Easy New England Fish Chowder
  • A white bowl with bright orange lobster soup with a lobster tail and chives on top.
    Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque
  • Overhead close up of a bowl of La RIbollita Tuscan soup.
    La Ribollita: Authentic Tuscan Soup
  • bowl of bean soup with a spoon sticking out
    Easy + Inexpensive 5 Ingredient Bean Soup
  • close up of vegetable minestrone soup with parsley pistou herb drizzle
    Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou
  • Chicken poblano white bean chili in red bowls. Tortilla strips, cilantro, and sour cream make wonderful toppings.
    Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
  • Hands cupping a bowl of chicken white bean soup.
    30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup
  • Top view of three bowls of spicy carrot soup garnished with yogurt swirls.
    20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame

See more Soup Recipes →

Casserole recipes

  • A close up of a dish of cauliflower au gratin with a spoon inside.
    Easy Baked Cauliflower Gratin
  • Close up of a square removed from the corner of a gratin in a baking dish.
    Cheesy Baked Zucchini Gratin
  • spoon full of fennel onion gratin in a cast iron skillet with fresh thyme
    Fennel + Onion Gratin
  • Top view of a slice of taco cake on a dinner plate.
    Taco Cake
  • Turkey Moussaka | A lighter take on the Mediterranean classic | ColeyCooks.com
    Turkey Moussaka
  • Top view of a baking sheet and dinner plate with celery root and parsnip gratin.
    Celery Root + Parsnip Gratin
  • Kale Gratin | ColeyCooks.com
    Kale Gratin

See more Casserole Recipes

Chicken Recipes

  • Overhead shot of 3 tacos garnished with cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
    5 Ingredient Easy Chicken Carnitas Tacos
  • whole roasted chicken on a serving platter surrounded by fresh herbs on dark wood background
    Incredible Whole Roasted Chicken with Herbs
  • roman chicken cacciatore
    Roman Chicken Cacciatore
  • Dinner plate loaded with chicken thighs, diced avocado salad, and sweet potato wedges.
    Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce, Sweet Potato Wedges + Avocado Cucumber Salad
  • Close up of stoneware baking dish filled with baked chicken mole enchiladas topped with sour cream and cilantro.
    Chicken Mole Enchiladas
  • Vertical shot of an almond crusted chicken cutlet with arugula salad on a plate.
    Almond Chicken Cutlets with Apple, Arugula + Brussels Sprout Salad
  • Turkey Pot Pies with Bacon, Caramelized Onions + Butternut Squash | ColeyCooks.com
    Turkey Pot Pies with Bacon, Caramelized Onions + Butternut Squash
  • Spring Chicken Pot Pie
    Spring Chicken Pot Pies

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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.

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Italian Recipes

overhead shot of vegetable risotto with asparagus, chives, and rice scattered in the background

Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks

bowl of rigatoni pasta with a fork

Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts

Close up of 3 slices of braciole over red sauce on a white plate with a fork.

Authentic Italian Beef Braciole

Bowl and skillet both filled with chickpea pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe.

Chick Pea Pasta with Sausage + Broccoli Rabe

Side view of a large jar of marinara sauce with fresh basil and a head of garlic surrounding it.

Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe

Beef and stuffed tomatoes in a casserole dish.

Spiedini alla Siciliana

Seafood Recipes

overhead shot of a bowl of pasta with clam sauce

Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce

Easy New England Fish Chowder

A white bowl with bright orange lobster soup with a lobster tail and chives on top.

Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque

Clams with Bacon, Tomatoes + Jalapeños | ColeyCooks.com

Clams with Bacon, Tomatoes + Jalapeños

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Easy Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

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Steamed Crabs Maryland Style

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