Preppy kitchen : recipes for seasonal dishes and simple pleasures /

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen.

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.

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Publishers Weekly Review

"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.)

Booklist Review

Teacher turned YouTube and Instagram chef Kanell (@PreppyKitchen) and his husband left the rat race of bicoastal city living and settled into a new life in Connecticut with an adjustment reminiscent of the 1987 movie, Baby Boom. The result is a wholesome reinvention turned philosophy focusing on ingredient-first dishes that bring family and friends together. Seasonally organized chapters pull together recipes highlighting fresh ingredients that go into spreads, Sunday dinners, showstoppers, and tons of desserts. Complementary special projects wrap up each chapter with ideas for entertaining, home, and decor. Helpful tips, tricks, and reminders accompany recipes and give extra guidance for making ahead, storage, and more. Fans will be pleased that there are few repeats from the blog, with food styling and photography overall hewing to the Preppy style. Patrons looking for sophisticated farm-to-table recipes, entertaining ideas, and lifestyle inspiration will embrace Kanell, and those who are already fans will love the whole package.

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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.