A few years back I made a simple new years resolution to start drinking more tea. Astonishingly, unlike any other resolution I’ve ever made, it stuck. Ever since, drinking tea has become a daily ritual that I look forward to as soon as it starts getting chilly outside. Not that it’s replacing my morning coffee…
Winter
Easy Cinnamon Rolls (Video!)
This recipe for warm, buttery cinnamon rolls can be ready on your table in 2 hours flat. This is the easiest recipe for cinnamon rolls I’ve ever made! It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I still haven’t stopped thinking about food. Last night I slipped into a magical food and wine induced coma and awoke this…
Crispy + Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I will never, ever, ever get sick of chocolate chip cookies, and I’m pretty sure the rest of the world agrees. They’re the be all end all of cookies. We don’t need anything else as long as we have really good CCC’s in our lives. Crispy, chewy, chocolatey, sweet and just a little bit salty….
Chick Pea Fritters with Veggies
These delicious little fried nubbins are known in Italy as panelle. This is my version. Panelle are essentially fritters made from a thick batter consisting of chick pea flour and water. They originated in Sicily and are commonly sold as a snack throughout the streets of Palermo. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on…
Ribollita: Tuscan Bean + Kale Soup
Last year I posted a recipe for my go-to Italian soup of choice: Minestrone. I love that stuff. It’s what I make every time I need to reset and get my body back to functioning like a normal, healthy human. It’s filling, flavorful and chock full of so many good things. But after a while…
Kate’s Irish Stew
This simple + traditional Irish Stew is made with beef, potatoes, and Guinness Stout. It’s hearty comfort food that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! I have a friend named Kate. Once upon a time we were roommates in college. We met during our first semester and became fast friends thanks to our mutual love of…
Herb Roasted Barramundi with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Life has been pretty hectic lately. You may or may not have noticed that I didn’t post a video as regularly scheduled last Friday. I had the best of intentions, but then I forgot to pack my voiceover mic on a work trip to Florida and all bets were off. I beat myself up during…
Sunday Braciole
This classic recipe for Italian Braciole is traditional and delicious. It simmers all day so it’s perfect for Sunday supper! Where I come from, Sundays are for gathering with family over long, early afternoon dinners consisting of meats braised in red sauce and lots of red wine. In my family, we always had a combination of meatballs, Italian…
Black Bean Soup with Bacon + Beer
You know, I was never much of a soup person for most of my life. We ate a lot of soups growing up, and something about them always felt boring and unsatisfying. When I worked as a waitress and saw people get excited over soup, it made me scratch my head. What’s all the fuss…
Lasagne Bolognese
File this recipe under the “labor of love” category, with extra emphasis on the love.
Nicole Gaffney, aka Coley, is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, tv host and food writer.