Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy · Episode 320 · October 6, 2026 · 27 min

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

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 week The secret to a great quiche crust + how to keep a tomato tart from getting soggy Press 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 Kanell’s new book: Preppy Kitchen Everyday Baking For more recipes, head to Preppy Kitchen and follow John on Instagram Make-ahead breakfasts: Muffin recipes , including the most popular ones on the site: banana, blueberry, and chocolate Waffles Egg muffins Make once and eat twice breakfasts: Quiche Tomato tart Bougatsa Breakfasts for when you want to linger: Homemade Cinnamon rolls Orange rolls Pan dulce (conchas) Most popular Preppy Kitchen recipe: Peanut butter cookies Some of John’s favorite recipes: Butter chicken German chocolate cake Princess cake with olive oil sponge Recipes from John’s new book: Cinnamon swirl pumpkin muffins German chocolate brownies Biscuit Dough Three Ways: Sweet, Savory Cheese and Herb, and Meyer Lemon **** Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084 For 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!