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.
A Make-Ahead Chocolate Cake for a Crowd
This chocolate cake feeds 25 people, and you can make the entire thing in advance and freeze it—frosting and all—until it’s needed.
Radish Butter
There’s no snack more suited to spring than fresh radishes smeared with softened butter and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.…
Mexican Cooking Pantry Essentials
If you love to eat food from any corner of the globe, it’s helpful to keep a pantry well stocked…
Citrus-Basil Dressing
This dressing pairs beautifully with our Brown Rice Salad with Edamame. This recipe makes approx. 2 cups of dressing—more than you…
Sweetapolita’s Sprinkle Shop
Sweetapolita’s Sprinkle Shop is a small Canadian company that sells vibrant, candy-like sprinkles that will take your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to new levels.
Maple Sausage Patties
Mixed up by hand in only minutes, homemade sausage patties are easier to make than you might think.
A Family-Friendly Make-Ahead Brunch Menu for Spring
A flavourful and simple brunch menu for spring, that can be adapted to be made-ahead of time.
Easy Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie
This goof-proof pie is such an ego booster because pretty much everyone who’s lucky enough to eat a slice will profess their admiration for your culinary skills.
30 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
For many, saving money at the grocery store is not just a hobby but a necessity. We’ve put together 27 ideas for saving money at the grocery store, with hope that these tips will help you take a bite out of rising food prices.
One-Pan Lasagna
This super simple, super tasty lasagna is low on mess and prep.