Seasonal Italian Recipes

Welcome! Here you'll find traditional Italian, Sicilian and Italian American recipes from my family, along with a few modern twists on the classics. You'll also find plenty of seafood since I live on the coast and seafood is a big part of our world!

Fall Recipes

Pumpkins, apples and pears, oh my! These cozy fall recipes will get you excited for sweater weather, football and the upcoming holiday season.

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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 Italian cooking and seafood. I grew up at the Jersey shore in a family of Sicilian fishermen and have been cooking my entire life. Here you'll find hundreds of seasonal, authentic recipes that are designed to help you succeed in the kitchen.

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Italian Recipes

From dishes inspired by my travels in Italy to Sicilian family classics that have been passed down through generations, these mouthwatering recipes will help you master the art of Italian cooking.

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Seafood Recipes

I live on the coast and was raised by fishermen, so I'm an expert in all things seafood. But you don't have to live on the coast to enjoy these fresh fish and shellfish recipes!

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Soup Recipes

There's nothing like tucking into a hot bowl of soup when the weather gets cool. These healthy soup recipes are full of seasonal vegetables, tender meats and fresh seafood, but most importantly, FLAVOR!