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.
Making Homemade Versions of Your Favourite Childhood Treats
Get the kids in the kitchen to cook up homemade versions of your childhood treats treats with the help of this great book. Find out more.
Classic Chocolate Mousse: An Easy Dessert for the Holidays
This easy dessert recipe has only 5 ingredients, there’s no cooking required other than melting some chocolate, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. It’s classic chocolate mousse!
Nut, Wheat, and Egg-Free Shortbread
This nut, wheat, and egg-free shortbread, is perfect for classroom and preschool holiday parties, or just to keep stocked in your freezer.
How to Cut Bars and Squares Evenly and Neatly
Need some tips and tricks for perfectly cut bars and squares for your holiday baking? Here you go!
Monster Cookies
There’s nothing scary about these monster cookies, despite the name. They’re crisp-edged chewy-centred cookies that are loaded with lots of flavour and crunch.
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.Â
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.