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.
Toddler Travel Snack: Quinoa Peanut Butter Protein Bars
I flagged this recipe for peanut butter protein bars last spring, knowing they would make the perfect portable snack for our annual road trip.
Oatmeal Power Balls
These Oatmeal Power Balls are perfect to pop into your kids pre-activity and or replace the peanut butter with a seed butter to make these school safe.
Three Bean and Turkey Sausage Chili
This Three Bean and Turkey Sausage Chili recipe is a savoury twist on the classic dish, whether for Super Bowl snacks or dinner on a chilly winter’s night.
Colourful Winter Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Clementines and Pomegranates
In a month of overindulgence, keeping this delicious winter salad in your back pocket adds some freshness and crunch to your holiday feasts.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This foolproof Instant Pot chicken noodle soup recipe is easy peasy and super healthy and will quickly become the classic comfort food that your kids will devour all winter long.
Rotisserie-Style Roast Chicken
Slightly adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow’s My Father’s Daughter, this rotisserie-style roast chicken recipe will help you up your meal-planning game.
4 Favourites for Batch Cooking Dinners
Cook once, eat twice. Here are our favourites for batch cooking dinners to save you time and money.
A Halloween Playlist: Halloween’s ‘Gravest’ Hits
Here’s a look at our Halloween playlist, which we refer to as Halloween’s ‘Gravest’ Hits. We play this leading up to Halloween, getting ready for the big night!
Spooky Roasted Carrot Soup with Spiced Spider Crackers
When served with a side of homemade spiced “spider” crackers, this roasted carrot soup is the perfect lunch or dinner leading up to Halloween.
Bloodied Baked Ribs
It’s a terrifying twist on classic baked ribs and the perfect meal leading up to Halloween.