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My most requested cookbook is finally here, and it’s all about baking! Preppy Kitchen: Everyday Baking is available for pre-order now!

Cover of John Kanell's new cookbook, Preppy Kitchen Everyday Baking.

I am so excited to share my new book with you and it’s the book you have all been waiting for! Throughout the last several years, I have received countless emails, messages, and audience questions at my book tours all asking me if I will ever write a book that is 100% baking recipes. This is by far my most common request and so I’m thrilled to announce my new all baking book Preppy Kitchen: Everyday Baking is now available for pre-order!

Thanks to your enthusiasm and support, my first two books were both New York Times Bestsellers for which I am eternally grateful. I cannot wait to see what you all think of Everyday Baking.

Set of two images showing a marble cake and another slice of cake with a topping of berries and cream from the cookbook.

My new book is full of over 100 delicious recipes for everyday baking. 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.

You won’t need special tools beyond a stand mixer or hand mixer, and for ingredients—just basic pantry staples. Think butter, flour, sugar, and other supermarket items. Nothing fancy.

Set of two images showing John and his sons baking together, and cookies on a platter.

Designed to fit into busy days, these recipes make it easy to bake just because. Or, if you need something for any occasion they fit the bill, whether a breakfast or bake sale, a party or potluck, or simply because you really need a snack from scratch.

Everyday Baking is full of recipes for all occasions— a quick bake for a craving or last-minute guest, or a special dessert for celebrating. Layer cakes, sheet cakes, stir-together cakes, and my take on the classics that are achievable for any skill level but sure to impress. There are chapters full of the best cookies and bars, sweet breakfast treats, and quick breads and muffins. I even developed desserts that you can bake in your air fryer!

Set of two images showing a cake and rolled pastry from the cookbook.

Throughout each chapter, you’ll find helpful tips on how to make ingredient substitutions, make-ahead tricks, flavor variations, and anything you need to know to be successful in your baking adventures.

Set of two images showing two recipes from the cookbook.

These recipes are designed for everyday baking—easy to start, hard to resist, and always worth it. I hope you will pre-order your copy today, and look forward to baking from it when the book releases on October 13, 2026. Happy baking!