Coley Cooks - Classic Italian and seafood recipes made from scratch.
Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.| Coley Cooks
Time-tested, authentic recipes created by a former private chef. Inspired by my Italian family and coastal lifestyle.| Coley Cooks
In large bowl or stand mixer, stir together the yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ cup warm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes (the yeast should be foamy).| coleycooks.com
This sweet and salty candied brown sugar bacon could not be easier to make with just two simple ingredients and 20 minutes of cook time.| Coley Cooks
This recipe for Apple Cider Baked Doughnuts is healthier than the traditional recipe because they're baked instead of fried. They're easier, too!| Coley Cooks
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These homemade Strawberry Goat Cheese Pop Tarts feature buttery, flaky pastry filled with tangy goat cheese and sweet strawberry filling.| Coley Cooks
Golden pan-fried Kale and Quinoa Cakes are crunchy vegetarian patties that are easy, customizable and freezer-friendly!| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for Clams with Tomatoes, Basil + Blue Cheese makes a wonderful appetizer, but can double as an entree served with crusty bread and a salad.| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for Clams with Chorizo, Grilled Corn + Cilantro makes the best summer appetizer or dinner! Tender steamed clams tossed with spicy Spanish chorizo, sweet grilled corn, and fresh cilantro.| Coley Cooks
This sweet-tart fruit crisp combines the best spring and early summer produce into one irresistible dessert.| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for Soy Glazed Salmon with Avocado + Cucumber is a delicious and healthy recipe that can be on the table in 20 minutes!| Coley Cooks
Buttery fava beans with crisp prosciutto in a creamy, garlicky sauce. A rich, seasonal spring side worth the prep.| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for perfectly seared filet mignon results in a caramelized, golden crust on the outside with a juicy, tender center.| Coley Cooks
Warm Spinach Salad with Pancetta + Goat Cheese is an easy, steakhouse inspired spinach salad that's great as a starter or main course!| Coley Cooks
These delicious and tangy Louisiana style pickled shrimp are an easy and flavorful southern inspired appetizer or snack!| Coley Cooks
These gigante beans are rich, smoky, vinegary, creamy, crunchy and SO GOOD! Serve warm or cold. Ready in 20 minutes!| Coley Cooks
These rich and creamy Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta only take 10 minutes and 3 simple ingredients to prepare.| Coley Cooks
Learn how to use 80-proof vodka and vanilla beans to create a homemade vanilla extract. Perfect for gifting or baking homemade desserts!| Coley Cooks
This recipe for pan seared tuna is more than a recipe, it's a foolproof method that results in the perfect sear every single time.| Coley Cooks
This Italian-inspired recipe for tuna tartare highlights the delicate flavor of fresh tuna and is easy to make, yet so impressive!| Coley Cooks
You're in for a treat with these incredible sweet potato gnocchi! They're delightfully light, pillowy, and simply melt in your mouth.| Coley Cooks
This recipe for Sun Gold Tomato Pasta doesn't require cooking the sauce at all, allowing those sugary sweet sun gold tomatoes to shine.| Coley Cooks
This guide has everything you need to know to make perfect, light and pillowy potato gnocchi from scratch.| Coley Cooks
My Grandma's Old Fashioned Custard Pie features a rich and creamy nutmeg scented custard nestled inside a flaky crust.| Coley Cooks
This easy oven baked shrimp scampi is lemony, garlicky, buttery and only takes less than 20 minutes to prepare!| Coley Cooks
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!| Coley Cooks
This Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts is a rich, flavorful pasta recipe that can be on your table in under 30 minutes!| Coley Cooks
This Easy Lemon Ice Cream is a simple and refreshing dessert that's made with just 4 simple ingredients and no eggs!| Coley Cooks
This take on the classic steakhouse wedge salad uses romaine instead of iceberg, is grilled for more flavor, loaded with crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes, plus it's lighter thanks to a blue cheese vinaigrette!| Coley Cooks
This easy tomato salad is made with heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese, a sweet + tangy sherry vinaigrette and a mound of crispy fried shallots.| Coley Cooks
La Ribollita is a hearty classic Tuscan kale and bean soup. It's rustic and simple, yet healthy, flavorful and filling!| Coley Cooks
This creamy New England Fish Chowder recipe can be made with cod or any firm fish for a simple dinner that takes only 15 minutes of prep!| Coley Cooks
This authentic Italian beef braciole recipe is stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins and cheese and simmered in a rich tomato sauce.| Coley Cooks
This simple recipe for meyer lemon marinated olives is always a hit. Tangy, briny and perfect for serving up with cocktails.| Coley Cooks
These easy roasted Italian long hot peppers take just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make an amazing antipasti with crusty bread.| Coley Cooks
Enjoy the perfect Italian-style fried calamari at home with this simple, delicious recipe! Serve with marinara sauce or a squeeze of lemon.| Coley Cooks
A true Northern Italian dish, wild mushroom risotto recipe is a simple and utterly delicious dinner that can be made in under an hour!| Coley Cooks
Linguine alle Vongole is an easy and delicious classic Italian dinner that uses mostly pantry ingredients and only takes 30 minutes to make.| Coley Cooks
Make the ultimate quattro formaggi pizza with a Neapolitan-style crust and the best Italian cheeses. Perfect for cheese lovers!| Coley Cooks
This authentic recipe for tuna carpaccio is as visually stunning as it is delicious and takes just 20 minutes to make.| Coley Cooks
Pignoli Cookies, or pine nut cookies, are a classic Italian confection. They're chewy, sweet and only require 5 ingredients!| Coley Cooks
From classic antipasto to easy finger food, these delicious and authentic Italian appetizers are perfect for your next get-together.| Coley Cooks
This recipe for Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Mint is an easy summer appetizer that can be made in just 25 minutes!| Coley Cooks
Start your morning off right with this recipe for crispy homemade buttermilk waffles, They're light, flavorful and take minimal effort.| Coley Cooks
This simple recipe for Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast makes an easy and indulgent breakfast or brunch that can be ready in 30 minutes!| Coley Cooks
This Spring Vegetable Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Radishes and Leeks is rich, creamy, vibrant, fresh and only takes 40 minutes to make!| Coley Cooks
These Roasted Potatoes and Onions are an easy and versatile side dish that takes just 5 basic ingredients and goes with everything.| Coley Cooks
This gorgeous recipe for French Buttered Radish Toasts is super easy to prepare and can be ready to eat in under 15 minutes!| Coley Cooks
These easy, healthy blueberry oatmeal pancakes are light, fluffy, loaded with fresh juicy blueberries and SO delicious!| Coley Cooks
This easy, foolproof method for making a whole roasted chicken produces the most tender, juicy results every single time!| Coley Cooks
This recipe for Spiedini alla Siciliana or Sicilian Spiedini is an old family recipes that is great for parties and always a crowd pleaser!| Coley Cooks
This easy Sicilian Pesto alla Trapanese is made with tomatoes, almonds, basil, and cheese and is prepared in just 15 minutes!| Coley Cooks
This sautéed broccoli rabe (rapini) with garlic and oil is a classic Italian side dish that takes just 5 simple ingredients and 15 minutes.| Coley Cooks
This recipe for classic Italian baked sausage and peppers is made easier and even better by roasting the whole thing on a sheet pan!| Coley Cooks
This simple Sicilian ricotta cannoli filling makes it super easy to prepare this delicious and authentic Italian dessert at home.| Coley Cooks
Learn how to easily make restaurant quality pan seared scallops at home that are caramelized on the outside and buttery tender on the inside.| Coley Cooks
This is the Best New England Clam Chowder recipe with tender bites of clam, bacon and potato in a perfectly creamy broth.| Coley Cooks
Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich and creamy soup that's perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy!| Coley Cooks
Make this Italian ricotta pie for your holiday party or weeknight dessert. With its creamy filling and buttery crust, it's sure to impress!| Coley Cooks
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Clams Oreganata recipe, a perfect appetizer for seafood dinners and family gatherings!| Coley Cooks
Make your own affogato at home with the perfect blend of hot espresso and creamy gelato! A classic Italian dessert!| Coley Cooks
Plan the perfect holiday celebration and host a Feast of the Seven Fishes! A delicious seafood feast and an iconic Italian tradition.| Coley Cooks
Eggplant Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish made with eggplant, olives, tomatoes, celery and lots of other flavorful ingredients.| Coley Cooks
This easy, homemade Italian Marinara Sauce recipe only takes only 30 minutes to make and is infinitely more flavorful than anything in a jar.| Coley Cooks
These citrus marinated grilled shrimp skewers are quick to make thanks to a simple, zesty marinade that adds tons of flavor.| Coley Cooks
The BEST Italian breaded chicken cutlets ever! Moist, tender chicken with an ultra crispy, flavorful breading that will have everyone raving about them!| Coley Cooks
This easy and authentic recipe for spaghetti cacio e pepe requires only 4 simple ingredients and 20 minutes to prepare!| Coley Cooks
This authentic recipe for Italian Sunday gravy, or sugo, as my family calls it - is a rich, meaty red sauce that gets simmered for hours.| Coley Cooks
Classic Basil Pesto, or Pesto alla Genovese, is a simple, traditional no-cook Italian sauce that's ready in just a few minutes.| Coley Cooks
Make some braised short ribs with a rich and flavorful red wine braising liquid that is fit for any special occasion or cozy night in!| Coley Cooks
These authentic Italian meatballs combine beef, pork, and veal with breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, and spices. A secret family recipe!| Coley Cooks
Clafoutis! Ohhh lala. It sounds so French! It sounds so fancy!! It sounds… so… Complicated. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Well, except the French part. It is most definitely French. It’s also stupid simple to make.| Coley Cooks
Garlic Honey is one of my best wintertime hacks. It's dead simple to make, helps boost immunity, and tastes amazing drizzled over pizza.| Coley Cooks
Farinata di Ceci is a savory Italian chickpea flour pancake that’s made in under 15 minutes with just 3 basic ingredients.| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for Escarole with Olives and Capers is a mouthwatering side dish inspired from my vacation on the Italian Amalfi coast.| Coley Cooks
These crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are tossed with a shower of fresh herbs, lemon zest and pecorino cheese for a delicious side dish with an incredible mix of textures and flavors! Made in under 30 minutes and even kids can't resist!| Coley Cooks
This easy no-knead cinnamon raisin walnut bread has an incredible texture and flavor with minimal effort. Only 15 minutes active time!| Coley Cooks
This recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup is easy to make, loaded with flavor, and super healthy! It's made from nutritious whole foods and is freezer friendly, too.| Coley Cooks
Zucchini alla Scapece is a simple, classic Italian recipe made with only 5 ingredients and takes just 30 minutes to make.| Coley Cooks
These crispy zucchini fritters with lemon herb yogurt are easy to make, easy to freeze for later, and really easy to eat!| Coley Cooks
Pan con Tomate or pa amb tomàquet is a classic Spanish or Catalan recipe that's as simple as it is delicious.| Coley Cooks
This easy recipe for Lobster Corn Fritters with Tarragon Aioli is one of the tastiest ways to enjoy fresh lobster aside from just dunking it in butter! Lightly fried batter with big chunks of lobster and fresh sweet corn. The best summer appetizer ever!| Coley Cooks
This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is an insanely rich and buttery poundcake that's perfectly balanced with lemon and blueberries.| Coley Cooks
This Cucumber Radish Salad with Yogurt is light, crisp, creamy, and so refreshing! It makes the best summer side to any grilled dinner.| Coley Cooks
Coley Cooks is a recipe website by chef Nicole Gaffney. It features hundreds of recipes and specializes in Italian cuisine and seafood.| Coley Cooks
This gorgeous fennel orange salad tastes just as good as it looks! The fresh, juicy citrus and crisp, sweet fennel is perfect for winter.| Coley Cooks
This no-knead Focaccia with lemon and rosemary is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors that's so simple to make.| Coley Cooks
This crostata is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines peaches and blueberries in a simple Italian style free-form tart.| Coley Cooks
This Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino + Mint is an elegant spring appetizer. Creamy fava beans, sharp, salty Pecorino, and fresh mint.| Coley Cooks
This Butter Poached Fish recipe is delicate, rich and so delicious. It's sounds fancy, but is actually really simple to make.| Coley Cooks
Scaccia Ragusana is a traditional Sicilian dish made with thin layers of dough filled with cheese, tomato sauce, and basil.| Coley Cooks
These easy and delicious lobster rolls are lightly dressed big chunks of lobster stuffed inside a buttery top split bun.| Coley Cooks
This easy Shaved Asparagus Salad with raw shaved asparagus and salty pecorino tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette is so delicious!| Coley Cooks
These Mediterranean grilled lamb meatballs are an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and on the table in 30 minutes!| Coley Cooks
These Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops are delicious, easy to make and a flavorful summer grilling recipe with little clean up!| Coley Cooks
This Pasta alla Carbonara with Peas and Bacon a favorite quick, easy and inexpensive comfort food that's ready in less than 30 minutes.| Coley Cooks
These beautiful green pea gnocchi deliver the essence of spring with their subtle sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.| Coley Cooks
Bold, tangy Roman Chicken Cacciatore braised with vinegar, garlic, and rosemary. A simple one-pot meal ready in under 40 minutes.| Coley Cooks
This recipe for lobster corn chowder is rich, flavorful and loaded with big chunks of lobster meat and fresh sweet corn.| Coley Cooks
This Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie recipe is a summer staple. It's simple and pure, just like my grandma made it, and full of blueberry flavor.| Coley Cooks
