Simple Seasonal Recipes
Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.
St. Patrick's Day Recipes
From traditional Irish dishes to Irish American treats, these festive recipes will get you into the Paddy spirit whether you have roots in Ireland or not.
Most Popular Recipes
- Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
- Spiedini alla Siciliana
- Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions
- The BEST Irish Potato Candies
- 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
- Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce
- Flounder Meunière
- 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.
Appetizer Recipes
Whether you’re hosting a party for the Big Game or just looking for a tasty snack, I have you covered with plenty of crowd pleasing, easy-to-make recipes to help get the party started!
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Winter Recipes
Tuck into the coldest months of the year with recipes to warm you up from the inside out! These cozy winter recipes will keep you happily well fed until spring.
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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
- Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque
- La Ribollita: Authentic Tuscan Soup
- Easy + Inexpensive 5 Ingredient Bean Soup
- Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou
- Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
- 30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup
- 20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame
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Casserole recipes
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Chicken Recipes
- 5 Ingredient Easy Chicken Carnitas Tacos
- Incredible Whole Roasted Chicken with Herbs
- Roman Chicken Cacciatore
- 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
- Turkey Pot Pies with Bacon, Caramelized Onions + Butternut Squash
- Spring Chicken Pot Pies
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Pasta + Risotto Recipes
- Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
- 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
- Pasta with Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes + Breadcrumbs
- Cacio e Pepe
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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.