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.
Jack-o’-Lantern Pot Pies
Carving Jack-o’-Lantern faces into the pastry of these mini pot pies adds some festive fun your kids will love for their pre-trick or treating dinner.
Pear, Cranberry and Oatmeal Purée
This pear and cranberry oatmeal puree is just one of many dishes we make that elicits enthusiasm from my toddler with a voracious appetite.
Ice Rink Birthday Cake
This Ice Rink birthday cake is more decorating than baking, with minimal cake decorating experience required.
18 Inspiring Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
Our favourite recipes and inspiring Thanksgiving dinner ideas. Find some new favourites, learn how to cook the perfect turkey, and what to do with the leftovers!
Simple Roasted Turkey
A simple roasted turkey is just that, simple. With a quality bird, less is often more when it comes to prep and handling.
Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer: Cheese Tray Turkey
This fun and kid-friendly Thanksgiving appetizer is the epitome of cheap and cheerful, and is quick to assemble.
Everything Autumn Muffins
With loads of pumpkin, apple, maple and cinnamon, not to mention a generous punch of whole-wheat flour, these Everything Autumn Muffins always hit the spot.
Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins
Vegetables and quinoa for breakfast? Yes, please! These pumpkin quinoa muffins are sure to be a hit with your family.
Easy No-Knead Bread
This no-knead bread is ridiculously easy to make. Baking up a daily batch of rustic crusty bread seems almost too good to be true. But it isn’t.
Sheet Pan Suppers
Sheet pan suppers are going to save your sanity this season. Laying out all your meal components onto a single pan simplifies your meal in ways you can only dream.