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.
Nicoise Salad Platter
Serves 4
Build-Your-Own Salad Bar
Serves 4-6
The 20-Minute Meal You Need to Make This Summer
If you’ve got barbecue fatigue and turning on the oven is out of the question, these quick-cooking, kid-approved crispy fish sandwiches are the answer to your dinnertime dilemma.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Serves 4-6
Watermelon Agua Fresca
One of the most refreshing ways to enjoy your favourite summer fruit is in an agua fresca. A simple beverage made with pureed fruit, water, lime juice and a touch of sweetener, this Latin-inspired drink is perfect for summer sipping.
How to Host an Outdoor Movie Party
We’re bringing our love for the outdoor movie to our own backyard by throwing a movie-viewing party for our kids and their friends. Here’s how to pull off the ultimate movie-viewing party.
9 Ways to Serve Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Whether you’re cooking a casual weeknight family dinner, roasted cherry tomatoes are an excellent way to add colour, nutrition and tons of flavour to your warm-weather plates.
6 No-Cook Dinner Ideas for Lazy Summer Evenings
You know the drill. You arrive home from the beach, and as you’re sitting down enjoying your much-deserved rest, you finally remember that you forgot to put together a plan for dinner. Again.
