Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures (A Cookbook)

by John Kanell

Overview

Preppy Kitchen is full of cozy, seasonal recipes and charming projects—an ideal Mother’s Day gift for the mom who loves to cook, bake, and celebrate at home.

Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication.

Recipes include:
-Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits
-Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars
-Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
-Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops
-Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread
-Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado
-Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa
-And many more!

In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangements and winter wreaths to pickling vegetables. Through these mouthwatering recipes, inspirational crafts, and beautiful photography, Preppy Kitchen is sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781982178376
Publisher:	S&S/Simon Element
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John Kanell is a cooking and baking expert and founder of Preppy Kitchen, the digital food and family-focused brand that empowers and inspires those who enjoy cooking at all skill levels. Kanell founded Preppy Kitchen in 2015 and has channeled its almost-immediate success into an enormous platform with a combined following of over 10 million. John spent over a decade teaching middle school math and science before turning his attention to creating content in the kitchen. Preppy Kitchen is now a nationally renowned cooking and baking destination, having been featured by such outlets as the Today show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, Home & Family, People, Vogue, ELLE Décor, Better Homes & Gardens, and Woman’s Day; he has appeared as a guest judge on Food Network’s Chopped: Sweets and has been a recurring judge on Disney’s Magic Bake Off. John uses his decades of homegrown experience to provide fans of Preppy Kitchen with the knowledge and resources they need to create indelible recipes. John and his husband Brian live on a farm in Litchfield County, Connecticut, with their young twin boys, Lachlan and George.

Editorial Reviews

★ 07/18/2022

“If I can teach twelve-year-olds how to do algebra, I can teach you how to master Swiss meringue buttercream/poach an egg/conquer roast chicken,” promises Kanell, a middle school teacher turned food blogger, in his terrific debut. With a vibrant assortment of recipes inspired by his eponymous blog, he takes readers on a culinary jaunt through the seasons: for fall, there’s spiced pumpkin soup with garlic-chili oil, and apple cake with maple buttercream, while notable recipes for the spring include steamed mahi-mahi with macadamia nuts and spring herbs. Kanell, the son of a Mexican immigrant mother and Greek-Canadian father, draws from the diverse flavors of his background in such recipes as avgolemono (Greek chicken soup), and fish tostadas with green tomato and mango salsa. Meanwhile, his breezy encouragement (“it’s not much more effort than making a quick hot breakfast cereal,” he says of polenta) and make ahead tips (the candied carrots for his chocolate carrot cake can be made several days in advance) will motivate home cooks of all levels who are pressed for time. A smattering of “special projects”—such as creating winter wreaths, and pressing flowers—are sure to keep readers entertained while away from the kitchen, too. For home cooks looking to entertain with exciting meals, this is indispensable. Agent: Janis Donnaud, Janis A. Donnaud & Assoc. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

If I can make and follow these recipes, anyone can!!!" —Loni Love

“Very rarely does one see the perfect harmony of technique and passion come together in the form of deliciousness. The signature joyous smile on John Kanell’s face is felt in each and every recipe. This book is a must have in any gourmand's library.” —Maneet Chauhan, Food Network host, chef, restaurateur

“Preppy Kitchen is a delicious collection of savory and sweet recipes, beautifully presented against the backdrop of John's picturesque Connecticut farm. The book is a delight and escapism at its best.” —Candace Nelson, Founder, Sprinkles and Pizzana, New York Times bestselling author, host of Netflix's Sugar Rush

“From irresistible yet approachable recipes, to the story of how John Kanell traded hurried city life for centered farmhouse living, Preppy Kitchen invites us into a world where we can shift our priorities back to family, passion, and everything else that's most important, all with amazing food on our supper tables.” —Jocelyn Delk Adams, Award-Winning Author of Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories

"My family and I were instantly drawn to John’s food. Everything he bakes and cooks is as delicious as it is perfect to look at. That is why the Preppy Kitchen cookbook is a must have!” —Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, New York Times bestselling author

"Take one look at the recipe index in John Kanell's excellent new cookbook, Preppy Kitchen, and that alone will tempt you. Add in those enticing photographs, and you'll be like me and want this in your kitchen. Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits, Herb-Stuffed Pork Roast? Count me in." —Nancy Silverton, Chef and Co-owner, the Mozza Group

"If you’re looking for recipes hearty enough for all-year meals but versatile enough to be paired with a larger menu, social media sensation John Kanell has a cookbook in the bag that’ll ring you in a habit of shopping for ingredients at peak freshness for each season." —Esquire

"John Kanell organizes easy, eye-catching recipes by season to best showcase peak ingredients and honor traditions. Enticing dishes like persimmon-fennel salad and candied kumquat custard set against luscious photographs of his Connecticut farm might just inspire you to embrace the slower life, too." —Epicurious

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