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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
    • A white platter of toasts topped with thinly sliced radishes, herbs and edible flowers.
      Easy French Buttered Radish Toasts
    • 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

    See more Spring Recipes →

    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
    • The Best Ever Traditional Italian Meatballs (Video!) | ColeyCooks.com
      The Best Italian Meatballs
    • Side view of a plate of a serving eggplant parmesan with a fork.
      Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
    • Close up of 3 slices of braciole over red sauce on a white plate with a fork.
      Authentic Italian Beef Braciole
    • A red stoneware bowl filled with homemade ricotta cheese.
      Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese
    • A bowl of spaghetti with sun gold tomatoes and basil on a blue background.
      No-Cook Fresh Sun Gold Tomato Pasta

    See more Italian Recipes →

    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

    • A plate of pasta carbonara with peas and a fork with pasta twisted around it.
      Quick Pasta alla Carbonara with Peas and Bacon
    • 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

    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!

    • A bowl of New England clam chowder with a hand dipping bread.
      The Best Classic New England Creamy Clam Chowder
    • Close up overhead shot of two bowls of cream of broccoli soup with orange cheddar cheese on top.
      Easy Healthy Cream of Broccoli Soup
    • 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

    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

    • Close up of stoneware baking dish filled with baked chicken mole enchiladas topped with sour cream and cilantro.
      Chicken Mole Enchiladas
    • Top view of two enchiladas suiza on a white plate garnished with cilantro.
      Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Verdes
    • 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
    • Vertical shot of an almond crusted chicken cutlet with arugula salad on a plate.
      Almond Chicken Cutlets with Apple, Arugula + Brussels Sprout Salad
    • Hands cupping a bowl of chicken white bean soup.
      30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup

    See more Chicken Recipes →

    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

    A bowl of spaghetti with sun gold tomatoes and basil on a blue background.

    No-Cook Fresh Sun Gold Tomato Pasta

    A white bowl of roasted potatoes with a sprig of rosemary on top and a red napkin.

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions

    Grilled Pizza with Prosciutto + Corn

    Grilled Pizzas with Corn + Prosciutto

    sweet potato gnocchi on a fork

    Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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

    Authentic Italian Beef Braciole

    Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto

    Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto

    Seafood Recipes

    A bowl of New England clam chowder with a hand dipping bread.

    The Best Classic New England Creamy Clam Chowder

    A white plate with pan seared scallops with fresh thyme and a lemon in the background.

    Perfect Pan Seared Scallops

    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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