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Preppy Kitchen: Everyday Baking

Preppy Kitchen: Everyday Baking Cookbook

“John has made a book that’s as exciting for beginners as it is for longtime bakers—a gift for all. It’s packed with the classics that we love: all the must-haves, all the morning muffins and midnight treats, from homey staples to tiramisu cupcakes (so clever) and dazzlers that deserve champagne. With John’s smart tips, tricks, and savvy techniques, we’ll all be baking every day.”

Dorie Greenspan
New York Times bestselling author of Dorie’s Anytime Cakes

“John’s easy approach to baking is why I always go back to him for my baking needs. Whether I need a quick school bake sale or a special event, he always has so many wonderful recipes to decide from. Can’t wait to add this newest book of his to my collection.”

Tiffani Thiessen
Actress, host and author of Here We Go Again

Book Tour Dates

I will be visiting 8 cities this fall! There are a limited number of tickets for each event, and for each of my last book tours, many of the locations sold out quickly. So don’t wait to get yours. Click the event link for the location nearest you and reserve your seat so you don’t miss out! (Each ticket includes a copy of the book.) I’m so excited to meet you all soon!

RIDGEWOOD, NJ
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Bookends Bookstore @ 6 PM
211 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Q&A followed by Book Signing Line

NEW YORK CITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Kitchen Arts and Letters @ 6 PM
1435 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

WINNETKA, IL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

The Book Stall @ 6:30 PM
811 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093
Moderated Conversation followed by Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

DALLAS, TX
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Williams Sonoma North Park @ 6 PM
8687 N Central Expy Ste C1-504,
Dallas, TX 75225
Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

SEATTLE, WA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Book Larder @ 6:00 PM
4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

LOS ANGELES, CA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Barnes & Noble The Grove @ 11:00 AM
189 The Grove Dr, LA, CA 90036
Moderated Conversation/Book Signing

ATLANTA, GA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

William Sonoma Ponce City Market
@ 1:00 PM
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste NE-160,
Atlanta, GA 30308
Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

DARIEN, CT
MONDAY OCTOBER 19

Darien Community Center @ 6:30 PM
w/ Barrett Books
274 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Moderated Conversation followed by Book Signing Line/Meet & Greet

Everyday Baking book preview
Meyer Lemon Biscuit Rolls
Everyday Baking book preview
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
Neapolitan Cake
Cookies and Cream Bars
Hummingbird Cake
Everyday Baking book preview

A Little Taste of the Book

You can make these recipes on a weeknight or on a whim: one-bowl cakes, muffins and quick breads, cookies and bars, and cakes that look impressive but demand little time or technique.

  • Pies, Tarts, and Make-Ahead Desserts: Limoncello Meringue Pie, Pear and Buttered Rum Crisp, Vanilla Bean Semifreddo
  • Breakfast Bakes: Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits Three Ways, Berry-Orange Turnovers
  • Muffins, Quick Breads, and Yeasted Breads: Grapefruit Poppy Seed Muffins, English Muffins, Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
  • Cookies, Brownies, and Bars: Cherry Pie Bars, German Chocolate Brownies, Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
  • Cakes: Angel Food Loaf Cake, Classic Swiss Roll, Coconut Sheet Cake
  • Air-Fryer Sweets: Apple Crumb Cake, Triple Chocolate Lava Cakes
As seen on
  • Good Morning America
  • Today
  • The View
  • Kelly & Mark
  • Ellen
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show
  • The Drew Barrymore Show
  • What What Happens Live with Andy Cohen