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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.

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.

  • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip Celery Root Puree
  • Slow Roasted Salmon with Orange + Fennel
  • Blueberry Ginger Hot Toddy
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Fennel + Onion Gratin
  • Authentic Italian Lasagna Alla Bolognese
  • Authentic Italian Beef Braciole
  • Croissant Morning Buns

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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.

Learn more about me →

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!

  • La Ribollita: Authentic Tuscan Soup
  • Easy + Inexpensive 5 Ingredient Bean Soup
  • Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou
  • Lobster Bisque
  • Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
  • 30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup
  • 20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame
  • Lobster Corn Chowder

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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.

  • Cinnamon Raisin Walnut No-Knead Bread
  • Meyer Lemon Baked Doughnuts
  • Grilled Pizzas with Corn + Prosciutto
  • Double Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread
  • Scaccia Ragusana: Sicilian "Pizza Babka"
  • Irish Cheddar and Stout Biscuits
  • Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread with Scallion Cream Cheese
  • Croissant Morning Buns

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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.

  • Paleo Orange Raspberry Crumb Muffins
  • Paleo Pecan Streusel Banana Bread
  • Tropical Smoothie Bowls
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars
  • Honey Butter Granola (Video!)
  • Blueberry Almond Baked Oatmeal
  • My Everyday Smoothie
  • How to Make Greek Yogurt

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Casserole recipes

  • Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  • Easy Baked Cauliflower Gratin
  • Unbreaded Eggplant Parm
  • Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
  • Cheesy Baked Zucchini Gratin
  • Taco Cake
  • Turkey Moussaka
  • Celery Root + Parsnip Gratin

See more Casserole Recipes

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.

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Winter Recipes

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Authentic Italian Lasagna Alla Bolognese

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La Ribollita: Authentic Tuscan Soup

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Authentic Italian Beef Braciole

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Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Easy Baked Cauliflower Gratin

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Turkish Coffee Flourless Chocolate Cake

Christmas

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Authentic Italian Lasagna Alla Bolognese

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Authentic Italian Beef Braciole

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Coquito - Puerto Rican Eggnog

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Easy Sugared Cranberries

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Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Easy Cranberry Tart with Almond Frangipane

Cookies + Bars

Meyer Lemon + Pistachio Sandwich Cookies | ColeyCooks.com

Meyer Lemon + Pistachio Sandwich Cookies

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Mom's Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies

Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies

Cinnamon Toast Cookies

Cinnamon Toast Cookies

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Fudgy Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies

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Brown Butter Ginger Molasses Cookies

Italian Recipes

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Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts

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Linguini Carbonara with Peas

Tomato Fennel Risotto

Tomato Fennel Risotto

Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto

Pasta with Shaved Asparagus + Ramp Pesto

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Unbreaded Eggplant Parm

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Easy Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Seafood Recipes

Clams with Bacon, Tomatoes + Jalapeños | ColeyCooks.com

Clams with Bacon, Tomatoes + Jalapeños

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Easy Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

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Steamed Crabs Maryland Style

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Linguine alle Vongole: Pasta with Clam Sauce

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Easy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

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Lobster Bisque

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