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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…

Rummy Plummy Date Puffs

September 25, 2014 By Kelly Leave a Comment

I had it in my head that rum and plums and dates would be good together. I was right. As the name implies, these pretty little puffs are verrrrrry rummy – and verrrrry yummy. Rummy Plummy Date Puffs – makes 24 puffs (I used a 3-inch round biscuit cutter but you can make then any…

Grilled Shrimp With Fresh Sage And Pancetta

May 26, 2014 By Kelly Leave a Comment

This grilled shrimp recipe couldn’t be easier! It has so much flavour and only three simple ingredients – fresh or frozen shrimp, fresh sage leaves, and sliced pancetta.

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.