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.
Frankenstein Dip with Creepy Crackers
The green-tinged ‘Frankenstein Dip’ is nothing more than a classic spinach and artichoke dip that uses kale in place of the traditional leafy green (which you can absolutely use if kale isn’t your thing). I make this dip for almost any occasion on the calendar, and it never, ever disappoints.
Pumpkin Biscuits
Just as comfortable at the breakfast table as they are on the Thanksgiving buffet, these pumpkin biscuits are a seasonal…
Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin Hummus
Dress up your hummus with fall’s favourite flavour: pumpkin. In this recipe we’ve also added a dozen roasted garlic cloves…
Pumpkin and Date Smoothie
Bring the taste of this season’s sweetest dessert to the breakfast table with a date and maple syrup-sweetened smoothie infused…
Foolproof Mini Cheescakes
Here’s an ingenious idea for summer entertaining: make a batch of these foolproof mini cheesecakes and serve them with assorted…
Baked Thai Chicken Sliders
While it’s no secret that we’re big fans of the grill, there are occasions where it’s simply easier to pop…
How to Set Up a Movie Night Popcorn Bar
One thing we LOVE to do as a family is to watch a movie, especially on Friday night when Mom…
Lick Your Plate: A Lip-Smackin’ Book for Every Home Cook
One of the very best parts of my job is that I get to read, cook from, and review the…
How to Host a Preserving Party
I’ve hosted an annual holiday cookie swap quite a few times over the last decade or so, and while I…
Basic Dutch Baby
I’ve been assessing my line-up of easy weekday breakfasts in anticipation of back-to-school season, and realize that for me, it’s…