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Coconut Rice and Beans
Coconut Rice and Beans is a Caribbean-inspired, easy-to-make side dish that’s packed with protein and flavor! Tender black beans and perfectly cooked rice cooked in nutty coconut milk and seasoned with lots of tropical spices. It’s great served with grilled meats and seafood, tacos, or eaten as a meal on its own. It’s vegan, gluten…
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
This Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts is a rich, flavorful pasta recipe that can be on your table in under 30 minutes! Perfectly al dente Rigatoni pasta tossed in a velvety Mascarpone tomato sauce and finished with a shower of crunchy chopped walnuts. It might sound strange, but it’s absolutely to die for. Only…
Irish Potato Candies
These sweet, coconutty Irish Potato Candies aren’t Irish or made of potatoes, but they are ridiculously tasty!
Currently #17
Currently is a monthly post to check in and chat about all the things Iβm into right now. Oh hayyyy spring! ππ»ββοΈ Is that you I see peeking around the corner?
Oatmeal Dutch Baby Pancake
This Oatmeal Dutch Baby Pancake is my breakfast obsession! It’s a simple, universal recipe that takes minutes to prepare and can be adapted in a number of different ways. It has a short ingredient list that consists mainly of oats and eggs, so it’s super nutritious, gluten free, refined sugar free, high in protein and…
Lobster Bisque
Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich and creamy soup that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy! I spent years tweaking this recipe to make it the absolute best lobster bisque you’ll ever try. This post includes all of my tips and tricks for making the most flavorful, silky and…
Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese
Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese is a steakhouse inspired spinach salad that’s great as a starter or main course! Simple to make, with a short ingredient list and still so much flavor. Hearty spinach leaves, crisp red onions, creamy goat cheese and meaty bits of pancetta tossed in a tangy, mustardy vinaigrette….
Currently #16
Currently is a monthly post to check in and chat about all the things Iβm into right now. Hey friends. ππΌ It’s a weird week in the world. How are we? Are we okay?
Roman Chicken Cacciatore
Roman Chicken Cacciatore is an easy, inexpensive and incredibly delicious weeknight dinner. Bone-in chicken thighs slowly braised in a flavorful sauce made from white wine, vinegar, garlic and rosemary. This is nothing like the American-style, tomato-based chicken cacciatore you’re probably familiar with. It’s soo much better! Last year during a trip to Italy we ate…
Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou
Vegetable Minestrone with Parsley Pistou is a flavorful and healthy soup that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Made with creamy white beans, fresh herbs and loads of healthy green vegetables, this soup is gluten free and vegan adaptable!
Currently #15
Currently is a monthly post to check in and chat about all the things Iβm into right now. Well, well, well, here we are. The new year! The new decade. 2020. I can’t stop saying it in Barbara Walter’s voice.
Chocolate Toffee Chunk Cookies
These Chocolate Toffee Chunk Cookies are crispy-chewy, buttery, sweet, a little salty and absolutely to die for! The only thing that can make a great Chocolate Chip Cookie better is the addition of rich, caramelly chunks of toffee. These cookies are the perfect indulgence for Christmas, but welcome any time of year. Soo Christmas is…
Sicilian Baked Salmon
Sicilian Baked Salmon is an easy and elegant recipe that’s perfect for entertaining! Tender, meaty fillets of wild Alaskan salmon are coated with a flavorful breadcrumb crust and baked until golden brown on the outside and succulent and juicy on the inside. This post is sponsored by Wild For Salmon. All Opinions are 100% my…
Currently #14
Currently is a monthly post to check in and chat about all the things Iβm into right now. The holidays are upon us! There’s no turning back now.
Cranberry Frangipane Tart
This Cranberry Frangipane Tart is an easy and elegant holiday dessert that tastes as great as it looks! It’s made with tart cranberries and creamy almond frangipane baked into a buttery shortbread crust. It’s a great make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas! We’re just a few days away from the biggest food holiday of the…
Old Fashioned Custard Pie
This Old Fashioned Custard Pie is a simple, easy recipe passed down from my grandmother. Rich and creamy nutmeg scented custard nestled inside a flaky buttermilk pie crust. Our Thanksgiving table wouldn’t be complete without it! My grandma makes 3 pies: apple, blueberry and custard. I’ve already published my grandma’s apple pie and blueberry pie, so…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
These are the best Sweet Potato Gnocchi you’ll ever have! They’re light, pillowy, melt-in-your mouth sweet potato dumplings that are egg-free and so much easier to make than you might think. The dough is more forgiving than a regular potato gnocchi, and this recipe can easily be made gluten free! Your pasta prayers have finally…
Oatmeal Pumpkin Dutch Baby
This Oatmeal Pumpkin Dutch Baby is the ultimate fall breakfast! It’s a big, puffed up pancake made with oat flour, eggs and pumpkin puree so it’s incredibly nutritious, but thanks to maple syrup, a bit of butter and and lots of warming spices, it tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie. The batter comes together…
Halloween Candy Ice Cream Pie
If you’re looking for something to do with all that Halloween candy, it doesn’t get easier or more impressive than my Halloween Candy Ice Cream Pie! All of your favorite candy is chopped up, mixed into vanilla ice cream and then frozen into a buttery Oreo cookie crust. Halloween just got even sweeter! It’s just…
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Currently is a monthly post that highlights all the things Iβm into right now. Oh, hey there! How’s your fall going so far? I hope it feels grounding and fulfilling and fun. This season is a busy one and always seems to fly by. I’m so glad you’ve taken a few moments to be here…
Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili
Chicken Poblano White Bean Chili is an easy, healthy and delicious chili recipe that’s awesome for both weeknight dinners and entertaining friends and family. Make a big batch for watching football or a cozy, casual night in! My chili pepper harvest has been absolutely bonkers this year. Most other crops in my garden were mediocre…
Peanut Butter Grape Shortbread Bars
These Peanut Butter Grape Shortbread Bars are a surprisingly easy and unique treat that’s gluten free optional and great for kids! Buttery Shortbread topped with creamy peanut butter frangipane and sweet, juicy grapes for a combination that tastes like peanut butter and jelly, only better! Fall is finally in the air and baking season is upon…
Quinoa Falafel with Green Tahini
Quinoa Falafel with Green Tahini is an easy, healthy and delicious plant based dinner that’s perfect for cozy weeknights at home. Simple and satisfying! I think “falafel” is the best way to describe this recipe, but I’m using that term pretty loosely. Sure, I could call these “Middle Eastern Spiced Quinoa Chick Pea Patties,” but…
Currently #12
Currently is a monthly post that highlights all the things Iβm into right now. One year of Currently posts. Thirty five years of Coley. Today is my birthday and also the anniversary of when I started writing these monthly posts. Champagne and cake are in order. π₯ππ₯³
Nicole Gaffney, aka Coley, is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, tv host and food writer.