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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 9 Comments

I made this Prosciutto, Asparagus, Fontina Quiche With Honey-Roasted Tomatoes 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…

I'm a food photographer and food blogger 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 using seasonal ingredients. All of the food photography you will see here on kellyneil.com is my own. I’ve done a lot of professional work for clients such as The Chronicle Herald, Loblaw & President’s Choice, Penguin Random House, Dairy Farmers of Canada, and Taste Of Nova Scotia. To read more about me, and see my entire client list visit my Work With Me page.

Breakfast Risotto With Bacon And Thyme

Risotto is a weeknight go-to in our house and I make it so often I can practically do it with my eyes closed! Here I’ve made a batch of risotto, then cracked four eggs on top, and finished them off in the oven. You can make the risotto the night before if you want to save time.

Blueberry White Chocolate Scones

These Blueberry White Chocolate Scones were an unexpected treat in our house! My three-year old daughter and I were picking wild blueberries in Cape Breton last week while visiting family. When we got home I knew I wanted to bake with the berries we brought home. I had a full bag of white chocolate chips…

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 sponsored…