Jan Scott
Jan Scott is a well-known Canadian cookbook author, food writer, and the creator of Family Bites, a popular blog devoted to family-focused recipes and easy-to-execute entertaining and party ideas. She’s been the food editor for SavvyMom.ca since 2011, and has had essays and articles published in a variety of print and online publications. Prior to making the transition to food writing, she worked for a private catering company for eight years. Her first book, Gatherings: Bringing People Together with Food was shortlisted for the 2015 Taste Canada Food Writing Awards in the Best General Cookbook category. Jan lives in Toronto, with her husband and their three sons.
Canadian Critter Cupcakes
These easy to make and decorate beaver cupcakes are worthy of any Canada Day celebration or just because it’s fun to celebrate Canada.
Twice-Baked Potatoes for a Crowd
Twice-baked potatoes can be enjoyed as a side and a main. This buttery dish is a definite crowd-pleaser that can be frozen until ready to eat.
Super Football Snacks for the Whole Family
Looking for super football snacks to munch with the family during SuperBowl Sunday? Try these recipes out for size.
Hygge Is the Danish Lifestyle Secret We’ve Been Waiting For
It’s a way of being that’s deeply rooted in Danish culture, in both attitude and lifestyle choices, and does wonder for the Danes’ mental health. So much so they’ve been called the happiest people on the planet because they know how to relax with good food and good friends in a stress-free atmosphere.
Beef Pot Pie with Crispy Potato Topping
Not all potato toppings need to be mashed. This beef pot pie with a crispy potato topping is an easy make-ahead meal certain to please the entire family.
4-Ingredient Meaty Lasagna
Once you know lasagna works in the slow cooker, you may never use the oven again. With a batch of Bolognese in the freezer at all times this meaty lasagna comes together with just 4 ingredients and a few hours.
Whole-Wheat Brownies
These brownies are made with whole grains, no refined sugar or eggs, and can be vegan by replacing traditional milk with a soy or almond alternative.
Potato Leek Soup with Cheddar Bacon Toasties
Honestly, what could be more YUM than Potato Leek Soup with Cheddar Bacon Toasties?! Let’s get cooking!
Toddler Recipe: Zucchini Bread Waffles
This recipe boasts a combination of whole grain and all-purpose flours, a minimal amount of sugar and two full cups of vegetables. And like a lot of traditional zucchini breads, we’ve added mini chocolate chips to the recipe at times, and the results were definitely crowd-pleasing.
Warm Maple Milk
This warm maple milk recipe is a yummy and super easy addition to your hot comfort drink repertoire alongside your favourite warm cocoa.