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.
Pantry Pizza Sauce
Try this recipe that makes use of items you’ll already have on hand in your pantry.
How Many Spices Do You Really Need?
Find out what the 15 most popular spices in Jan’s kitchen are.
Menu Confidential
This book will tell you just how many calories are in your favourite movie theatre popcorn, Tim Horton’s muffin or chain restaurant chocolate milkshake. Find out more.
Toddler Foods: Homemade Sweet Potato Biscuits
This ideal toddler food will be a hit with the kids.
Kids in the Kitchen: Soda Bread
Thinking about getting into the kitchen to cook with your kids? This homemade soda bread recipe is a pretty fantastic place to start.
Vegetable Carrot
Serves 6
Black Bean, Corn and Goat Cheese Tacos
Serves 4–6
Simple Supper: Black Bean, Corn and Goat Cheese Tacos
Jan serves up a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes.
Nigellissima!
Jan chatted with Nigella Lawson last week, and we’ve got six nuggets of cooking and life wisdom from her to share.
Two-Ingredient Frosting
Jan shares a recipe for a healthier frosting alternative. Get the two-ingredient recipe here.