Pies & Tarts

Berry and Plum Galette with Vanilla Spelt Crust (vegan)

September 3, 2018 By Kelly Leave a Comment

I made this Vegan Berry and Plum Galette with Vanilla Spelt Crust last week using this recipe by Alexandra Daum over on Baked – the blog.

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.

Rhea’s Sugar Pie

May 2, 2016 By Kelly 3 Comments

The Nanny Project. What is that? It’s an idea I came up with over two years ago. An idea to showcase recipes belonging to the women we call Nanny, or Nana, or Grandma (or whichever name we may have for them). It’s about tried and true recipes. Dishes that, the moment we take a taste, make…

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.