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.
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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
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Pasta + Risotto Recipes
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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.