Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen

October 6, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What’s the secret to a great breakfast that you’ll actually look forward to?This week, John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen joins us to share his best breakfast ideas and the baking techniques that make a difference, from the secret to the best cinnamon rolls to how to achieve a perfectly tender cake. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:How to make the best crisp-edged fluffy waffles for weekend breakfasts Make-ahead breakfast ideas you can enjoy all weekThe secret to a great quiche crust + how to keep a tomato tart from getting soggyPress play now for practical breakfast inspiration and expert baking tips!***For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here.And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!***John Kannell’s new book: Preppy Kitchen Everyday Baking For more recipes, head to Preppy Kitchen and follow John on InstagramMake-ahead breakfasts:Muffin recipes, including the most popular ones on the site: banana, blueberry, and chocolateWafflesEgg muffinsMake once and eat twice breakfasts:QuicheTomato tartBougatsaBreakfasts for when you want to linger:Homemade Cinnamon rollsOrange rollsPan dulce (conchas)Most popular Preppy Kitchen recipe:Peanut butter cookiesSome of John’s favorite recipes:Butter chickenGerman chocolate cakePrincess cake with olive oil spongeRecipes from John’s new book:Cinnamon swirl pumpkin muffinsGerman chocolate browniesBiscuit Dough Three Ways: Sweet, Savory Cheese and Herb, and Meyer Lemon****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers’ market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

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