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.
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Butterscotch Crispy Bars
Makes 32 bars
From Butter Baked Goods
Butterscotch Crispy Bars
This butterscotch crispy bar recipe should be tucked in your back pocket for whatever event you might be cooking for in the coming month.
Savoury Beef Kebabs
Heavily adapted from Gourmet magazine
Serves 4–6
Grilled Caesar Salad
Serves 4–6
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