Jan Scott

Jan Scott Food Editor at SavvyMom
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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.

Frozen Elvis Bites

By Jan Scott / July 22, 2012

Chocolate Chip Lentil Cookies

By Jan Scott / July 19, 2012

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Fruity Salad Rings

By Jan Scott / July 17, 2012

Serves 10

Egg Salad with Zucchini

By Jan Scott / July 16, 2012

Egg Salad with Zucchini

By Jan Scott / July 16, 2012

Get the best egg salad sandwich recipe—including zucchini—here.

DIY Taco Salad

By Jan Scott / July 13, 2012

For an easy go-to summer meal, try this DIY taco salad—the kids will love it. Get the recipe here.

Honey Strawberry Jam

By Jan Scott / July 11, 2012

Adapted from The Green Market Baking Book
Makes 6 cups

Honey Strawberry Jam

By Jan Scott / July 10, 2012

Try this sweet strawberry jam, minus the sugar. Get the recipe here.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Whipped Cream in a Jar

By Jan Scott / July 5, 2012

This season’s best desserts—cobblers, pies and big bowls of fresh berries—need nothing more than a little whipped cream to jazz them up.

Tartines for Summer Entertaining

By Jan Scott / July 3, 2012

For simple entertaining, turn to these easy-to-execute lip-smacking appetizers. Find out more.