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
- Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks
- Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta
- Apricot Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
- Smashed Eggs on Toast with Butter + Spring Herbs
- Radish Toasts with Chive Butter
- Scones with Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, and Strawberry Butter
- Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto
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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.
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.
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!
- Brussels Sprout, Kale + Apple Salad with Sharp Cheddar + Bacon
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese and Fried Shallots
- 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
- Lyonnaise Salad
- Cucumber Melon Salad with Feta and Mint
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Pasta + Risotto Recipes
- Authentic Italian Lasagna Alla Bolognese
- Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
- Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- 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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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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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.