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.
Potato Nachos
When potatoes meet nachos, the result is a quick-cooking, healthy, gluten-free vegetarian dinner the entire family will enjoy.
12 Easy Recipes for Cold Weather Entertaining
Chase the winter blues away by hosting a simple family get-together. Serve some of our favourite cold weather make-ahead meals.
DIY Birthday Candelabra
This DIY candelabra works for any number of holidays and celebrations, and the whole project comes together in 2 hours.
How to Choose The Right Type of Pasta for Your Sauce
When it comes to choosing pasta, the sauce should dictate the shape you use, resulting in a more balanced meal. Here is a quick reference guide to choosing the right type of pasta for your sauce:
Checkerboard Sandwiches
Makes one 9” x 9” checkerboard sandwich (25 pieces)
Cooking with Kids: Cheddar Dill Biscuits
cooking, kids, recipes, cheddar dill biscuits,
The Difference Between Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa
Did you realize that there’s a difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? They’re quite different once you know what they are. Find out more.
Hazelnut Cacao Nib Granola
Makes 6-7 cups
Whole-Grain Mornings
A healthy and delicious breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings—plus a book review of Megan Gordon’s Whole-Grain Mornings.