Simple Seasonal Recipes
Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.
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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Hi, I'm Nicole Gaffney.
My friends all call me Coley - you should too! I'm a professionally trained chef specializing in seasonal coastal Italian cooking. Here you'll find hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes to help you become more confident in the kitchen.
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!
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Bread and Pastry Recipes
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking to try your hand at making bread from scratch, there’s a recipe here for you. From pizza and focaccia to donuts and filled pastries, I have a wide selection of sweet and savory recipes to serve for breakfast, dessert, alongside a meal or as an afternoon snack.
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Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Jump start your morning with one of these easy recipes for a breakfast that's healthy, tasty and satisfying.
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Casserole recipes
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Chicken Recipes
- 5 Ingredient Easy Chicken Carnitas Tacos
- Crispy Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets
- 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
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Pasta + Risotto Recipes
- Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
- No-Cook Fresh Sun Gold Tomato Pasta
- Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce
- 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
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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.