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.
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.
Spiced Mulled Wine (or Cider) & What to Serve with It
A recipe for spiced mulled wine or cider, and ideas for what to serve with it for fall, winter, and holiday entertaining.
3 Festive Mocktail Recipes for New Year’s Eve
Serving bevvies in special glasses instantly make them more festive. Here are 3 fancy mocktail recipes for New Year’s Eve or any celebration.
Last-Minute Hostess Gifts for the Holidays
Never show up to the party empty handed again, thanks to these handy gift ideas that can be thrown together as you’re dashing out the door.
Ruby Red Holiday Salad
Deck the table with this festive holiday salad—you’ll have all the Christmas colours and delicious flavours that work on their own or as a side
Holiday Baking Cookie Hacks
Fake it like you made it…from scratch. Our food editor shares her favourite hacks for holiday baking.