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Single pavlova shell topped with watermelon on a pottery plate on a rustic table.

Watermelon Pavlova With Fresh Mint And Lime

A close up of a serving of strawberry shortcake with chai-spiced biscuits and rose water whipped cream.

Strawberry Shortcake With Chai-Spiced Biscuits And Rose Water Cream

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Grilled Shrimp With Fresh Sage And Pancetta

Charred Corn Couscous Salad

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A bowl of couscous salad with feta and basil.

Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil

By Kelly | July 12, 2019

A condensed milk lemon tart in an orange and yellow cupcake wrapper on a blue tea towel.

Nanny Burke’s Buttercream Plus A Cupcake Baking Tip

By Kelly | April 5, 2011

Two baked Cornish-style pasties on parchment paper.

Traditional Cornish Pasties (or as close as you can get in Nova Scotia)

By Kelly | March 10, 2013

A bowl of smoked salmon rice salad with capers and red onion next to a serving spoon.

Smoked Salmon Rice Salad With Lime Dressing

By Kelly | June 14, 2013

A close up of peach bourbon bread pudding.

Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding With Vanilla Bean

By Kelly | September 5, 2014

A small jar of maple peach whisky jam with a polka dot spoon.

Strawberry Shortcake With Chai-Spiced Biscuits

By Kelly | August 8, 2017

Cider-poached rhubarb pavlova in a bowl on a table surrounded by purple lilacs.

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.

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…

Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Pudding With Raisins

This raisin bread pudding is a go-to recipe in our house and we switch out the fruit based on what’s in season during the spring and summer. Rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, or peaches taste terrific – consider mixing them together – while apple and cranberries are great options for the colder months.

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Favourite Summer Recipes

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Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil

Condensed Milk Lemon Tarts

Nanny Burke’s Buttercream Plus A Cupcake Baking Tip

Traditional Cornish Pasties (or as close as you can get in Nova Scotia)

Smoked Salmon Rice Salad With Lime Dressing

Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding With Vanilla Bean

Maple Peach Whisky Jam

Strawberry Shortcake With Chai-Spiced Biscuits

Cider-Poached Rhubarb Pavlova

Rhubarb Simple Syrup