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.
8 Easy Winter Recipes for the Family
With our resolutions in mind, these easy winter recipes for the family are healthy and budget-friendly, and sure to be new favourites for your fam.
Leftover Vegetable Strata Frittata
Got leftover vegetables? Repurpose into a new meal the kids won’t turn their noses up at. This leftover vegetable strata frittata recipe is the ideal multi-purpose dish.
Indian Butter Chickpea Curry
This mild-tasting curry recipe is an excellent gateway to introducing bolder spices and global cuisines to your children. The meal…
Easy Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
Muffins and cookies are easy to make, and good defaults when it comes to cooking with little ones. But these cheddar biscuits are even easier!
5 Things to Do with Pumpkins When Halloween Is Over
Wondering what to do with your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns once Halloween is over? Here are 5 things to do with pumpkins to repurpose October’s hottest accessory into something new for November.
Honey Whole Wheat Pumpkin Loaf
This one-bowl, super healthy pumpkin loaf can be packed in the school lunchbox, served for a snack, and even gussied up for dessert. And did we mention it’s delicious?
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
With all the pumpkin-infused foods we’ve been enjoying lately, I thought it might be nice to make my own pumpkin puree.
Haunted and Healthy Halloween Eats
Here are three ideas for healthy Halloween eats that I’ve been making for years, and they never fail to disappoint. All are super simple, easy, and fun.
Seasonal Pumpkin Chili in a Bread Bowl
Because besides tasting great, this pumpkin chili incorporates all of the best foods of the month. Serve it in a bread bowl and there’s only the pot and spoon to wash!
Rice and Bean Cakes
Rice and bean cakes are perfect toddler foods. They eat like a muffin, but are a much heartier snack than anything baked with flour or oats.