Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures (A Cookbook) (The Preppy Kitchen Series Book 1)

Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures (A Cookbook) (The Preppy Kitchen Series Book 1)

by John Kanell

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4.6 stars from 2,333 reviews. Top 77% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

320 pages~5.3 hr readPublished by Simon and SchusterPublished 2022-10-04

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love cooking from scratch but want recipes that feel elegant without requiring a culinary degree.
  • You're the person who thinks about what's in season and actually enjoys a proper table setting.
  • You follow food photography on Instagram and want your home entertaining to look as good as it tastes.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're after quick weeknight dinners under 30 minutes—these recipes ask you to slow down and invest time.
  • You prefer minimalist, health-focused cooking without butter, cream, or refined carbohydrates.
  • You're not interested in the lifestyle and aesthetic side of cooking, just the eating part.

About this book

Preppy Kitchen is a cookbook featuring seasonal recipes and home projects organized by season to take advantage of peak ingredient freshness. John Kanell shares recipes from his Preppy Kitchen brand, including dishes such as 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, and Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa. The recipes include tips and tricks for saving time in the kitchen. Beyond cooking, the book features projects such as making flower arrangements, winter wreaths, and pickling vegetables. The book includes photography throughout and is designed to appeal to both longtime fans and new readers.

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