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Easy Weeknight American-Style Goulash

October 4, 2018 By Kelly 1 Comment

I’m pretty excited about Atlantic Superstore’s next #TasteTheNewNext 2018 Canadian Food Trend, #RediscoveringTraditions because I got to make this easy Goulash recipe inspired by my childhood.

Tomato Sage Yogurt Quiche with Buckwheat Cheddar Crust

July 6, 2018 By Kelly Leave a Comment

With a buckwheat cheddar crust, this quiche has a luxurious silkiness thanks to a healthy dollop of thick tangy Greek yogurt, while garden sage adds a fresh, herbaceous note.

Halifax Curated Magazine : Late Winter Cover 2017

March 12, 2017 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Donair Bread Salad

February 28, 2017 By Kelly 1 Comment

I don’t know how I got so lucky. Writing recipes, cooking, baking and taking pictures of food is my JOB. Sometimes I feel like it’s a dream. I mean, come on, seriously – IS THIS FOR REAL?! I woke up a few weeks ago to an email that read – Hi Kelly – Nice to…

Prosciutto, Asparagus, Fontina Quiche

July 15, 2014 By Kelly 8 Comments

I made this Prosciutto, Asparagus, Fontina Quiche post in partnership with my friend Gabby Peyton. Gabby and I have both visited France and Italy so we thought baking a French and Italian-inspired quiche would be a delicious and fun way to spend a day together. I had always wanted to make quiche but never made…

Hi! I’m Kelly Neil and I'm a food photographer and content creator based in my beautiful hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Welcome to my food photography and recipe blog! Mostly you’ll find simple comfort food and baking recipes I’ve developed and written (although sometimes I share recipes from others I admire). All of the food photography you see here is my own, and you’ll also see I’ve done quite a lot of professional work for clients like The Chronicle Herald, Loblaw & President’s Choice, Penguin Random House, and Dairy Farmers of Canada. To read more about me and see who else I've worked with visit my Work With Me page.

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Strawberry Jam-Cream Cheese Icing

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Strawberry Jam-Cream Cheese Icing is a dense, moist cake you can make without a mixer. Frosting the cake with fluffy cream cheese icing, with an added dollop of strawberry jam, takes it to the next level! It’s a tasty and pretty little dessert to take along to a dockside picnic or…

Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil

Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil makes a tasty light meal or side dish, great on hot days! I used whole wheat couscous to increase fibre amounts, however the recipe works with quinoa, rice, or any other favourite grain (cooked to package directions). Substitute feta for tofu, red lentils, or chickpeas to make…

11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life

Let me tell you 11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life. I recently had the opportunity for a personal consultation with Kristen Gaudet, PDt. I’ve listed some of the strategies I learned from Kristen below, followed by a recipe for Whole Grain Spaghetti With Greens, Toasted Pistachios, And Lemon. | This post was…

How To Make Lilac Sugar (plus ten ways to use it)

Lilac sugar can add a soft and gentle floral note to your baking and desserts. All you need is lilac blossoms, white sugar, and a little time. After about a week, just sift out the blossoms, and use your lilac sugar anywhere you would use regular sugar in recipes. The same principle of making floral-scented…

Roasted Chickpea Tacos With Lime Yogurt Dressing

These roasted chickpea tacos with lime yogurt dressing and avocado are a quick, easy, and affordable way to provide your family with the protein they need. Although as a family we do eat meat, we’ve been cooking, and often preferring, plant-based recipes with beans and legumes on a weekly basis. We recently discovered roasted chickpeas…