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50 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
The Perfect Blueberry Scones Recipe
Flaky, buttery American-style blueberry scones with a tender crumb, optional lemon‑blueberry glaze, and a crisp golden top. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Soft, melt‑in‑your‑mouth shortbread cookies packed with finely chopped pecans and finished with a double dusting of powdered sugar. Inspired by the classic Mexican "povanes" (snowballs), these cookies are quick to make, bake in just minutes, and keep well at room temperature or frozen for later.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
A step‑by‑step guide to making ultra‑creamy, buttery mashed potatoes using Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, milk and butter. Perfect as a side for holidays, dinner parties, or any everyday meal. Includes tips for making ahead, reheating, and optional flavor add‑ins.
Classic Italian Tiramisu
A rich, boozy Italian tiramisu made with espresso‑rum soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone‑egg yolk custard, and lightly whipped cream. Layered in a 9x13 inch dish and chilled overnight for perfect set‑up.
Tropical Hummingbird Cake
A moist, tropical three‑layer hummingbird cake packed with banana, crushed pineapple, toasted pecans, and a silky cream‑cheese frosting. Inspired by the classic Jamaican dessert, this version uses oil for a tender crumb that stays soft in the fridge.
Perfect Universal Pie Crust (Sweet & Savory)
A flaky, buttery pie crust that works for any sweet or savory filling. Learn John Kanell’s fool‑proof method using a food processor or by hand, with tips for chilling, blind‑baking, and storage so you can have ready‑to‑fill crusts anytime.
Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
Learn how to make tender, buttery flour tortillas from scratch with John Canel of Preppy Kitchen. This easy, hands‑on recipe yields 16 soft tortillas perfect for tacos, wraps, or homemade chips.
The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Fluffy, buttery homemade cinnamon rolls with a sweet cream cheese glaze. This step‑by‑step recipe from Preppy Kitchen walks you through warming the milk, activating active‑dry yeast, making a soft yeasted dough, a rich cinnamon‑brown‑sugar filling, and a luscious cream‑cheese icing. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.
Easy Flavor Packed Blueberry Muffins
These fluffy, tender blueberry muffins are packed with fresh blueberries, a hint of lemon zest, and optional streusel topping. Made with simple pantry staples and a quick butter‑cream base, they bake up golden and moist in a hot 400°F oven, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Spiced Apple Pie with Brandied Crème Anglaise
A show‑stopping fall dessert featuring a flaky cinnamon‑spiced apple pie topped with delicate pastry leaves, drizzled with a rich apple‑brandied caramel and served with silky brandied crème anglaise. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins
Moist, bakery‑style blueberry muffins with a tender crumb, optional lemon zest, and a crumbly streusel topping. Made with a blend of butter and oil, sour cream, and fresh blueberries for a rich flavor that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Gingerbread Cookies
Classic soft gingerbread cookies packed with warm holiday spices. The dough is chilled for optimal texture, rolled thin, cut into festive shapes, and baked until just set. Finish with simple royal icing for a decorative touch.
Easy Coconut Cake Recipe
A fluffy, tender coconut cake layered with a rich cream cheese frosting and coated in sweetened shredded coconut. The cake is moist thanks to a blend of butter, oil, and full‑fat coconut milk, and the frosting adds a tangy sweetness that perfectly balances the tropical flavor.
Chocolate Banana Bread
A moist, chocolate‑infused banana bread that’s quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack. The recipe uses over‑ripe bananas, Dutch‑processed cocoa, and a touch of brown sugar for deep flavor, with optional cinnamon or cardamom for spice. Finished with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and sparkling sugar, it stays soft even when stored in the fridge.
Amazing Potato Soup Recipe
A creamy, comforting potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, onions, garlic, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Thickened with a flour roux and enriched with heavy cream and sour cream, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be customized with chives, cheese, or smoked paprika.
Easy Blueberry Scones Recipe
Soft, flaky American‑style blueberry scones with a bright lemon‑sugar boost. Made with cold butter, heavy cream, and fresh blueberries, these scones are brushed with cream and finished with sparkling sanding sugar for a perfect breakfast or tea‑time treat.
Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
A one‑pan, make‑ahead friendly stuffed bell pepper recipe featuring a savory beef, rice and mozzarella filling with optional raisins, almonds and herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prepping.
Zingy Flavorful Lemon Blueberry Cake
A bright, tender lemon‑blueberry cake made with a reverse‑creaming method, layered with a silky lemon buttercream and optional blueberry‑infused buttercream. Finished with fresh blueberries and a glossy blueberry reduction, this cake is perfect for spring celebrations or any time you crave a citrus‑berry treat.
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
A comforting, rustic chicken noodle soup made with butter-sautéed mirepoix, tender chicken breasts, fresh herbs, lemon brightening, and egg noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a soothing bowl when you’re under the weather.
Shakshuka
A hearty one‑pan North African dish of spiced tomato sauce topped with perfectly poached eggs, finished with fresh herbs and feta. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and served with crusty bread or pita.
Crispy Classic Waffles
Fluffy‑yet‑crispy homemade waffles that are perfect for a quick breakfast. The recipe uses simple pantry staples, optional mix‑ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, and includes tips for freezing leftovers for a ready‑to‑go morning treat.
Easy Artisan Bread Recipe
A simple, rustic artisan loaf made with bread flour, instant yeast, and a hot Dutch oven. The recipe walks you through a quick rise or an overnight cold ferment for deeper flavor, and yields a chewy, crusty loaf perfect for butter, soup, or sandwiches.
Buttery Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookies
Classic Scottish shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth. Made with room‑temperature butter, a touch of vanilla, and a precise amount of flour for a crumbly, buttery texture. Chill the dough, slice, and bake for perfectly golden, melt‑away cookies.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic, chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe from Preppy Kitchen. The dough is chilled for optimal texture, then baked until the edges are golden for a soft, buttery center.
How to Make Churros
Crispy, golden churros made from a classic choux dough, fried to perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with a quick semi‑sweet chocolate dipping sauce. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen walks you through every step—from dough preparation to frying—so you can recreate street‑vendor quality churros at home.
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted Strawberry Topping
A silky‑smooth Italian vanilla panna cotta made without eggs, set with gelatin and enriched with cream, served with a sweet‑tart roasted strawberry compote. Make‑ahead friendly and perfect for a classy dessert.
Amazing Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
A moist, tender lemon pound cake with a bright lemon glaze. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen balances classic pound‑cake richness with fresh lemon zest and juice for a bright, buttery crumb. Perfect for brunch, tea time, or a simple dessert.
Classic French Onion Soup
A rich, comforting French onion soup made with deeply caramelized onions, beef stock, brandy, white wine, toasted baguette, and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for cold evenings and dinner parties.
Brown Butter Madeleines
Delicate French madeleines with a nutty browned butter flavor, a hint of vanilla and lemon, and a signature hump. Light, airy, and perfect for tea time or a fancy dessert.
The Only Vanilla Cake You'll Ever Need
A fluffy, buttery vanilla cake that stays flat and moist, topped with a simple vanilla buttercream and a sprinkle of confetti sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this recipe uses room‑temperature ingredients, cake strips, and a few pro tips to guarantee a flawless result every time.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
A quick, comforting Italian‑American pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a rich garlic‑cream Parmesan sauce, and fettuccine tossed together in just 30‑40 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner.
Vanilla Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream
Light, airy French profiteroles filled with silky vanilla pastry cream. The classic cream puff made from scratch with a homemade choux dough, rich custard, and a hint of whipped cream for extra lift. Perfect for dessert or an elegant snack.
Garlic Bread with Parsley Butter and Parmesan
A quick and easy oven‑baked garlic bread featuring a buttery parsley‑garlic spread, topped with fresh Parmesan for a golden, cheesy finish. Perfect as a side for pastas, soups, or any meal.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo
A rich, buttery fettuccine tossed in a silky garlic‑infused cream sauce with golden pan‑seared chicken. Inspired by the classic Italian Alfredo, this recipe adds plenty of fresh garlic and Parmesan for depth, making a comforting dinner that's quick enough for weeknights.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
A classic, comforting chicken pot pie with a buttery flaky crust, tender chicken, peas, and a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for dinner and easy to make ahead or freeze.
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
A comforting homemade chicken pot pie with flaky pastry, creamy vegetable‑filled sauce, and tender shredded rotisserie chicken. Perfect for a family dinner.
Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Cream Cheese Puff Pastry)
Flaky puff‑pastry pockets filled with a sweet‑tangy guava paste and creamy vanilla‑scented cream cheese, brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with turbinado sugar. Perfect for a Cuban‑style dessert or snack.
Homemade Croissants Recipe
Homemade buttery, flaky French croissants made with a yeasted laminated dough. This step‑by‑step guide follows John Canel’s Preppy Kitchen tutorial, covering the overnight dough rest, four butter folds, proofing, and baking for perfect golden crescents.
Easy Bacon Cheddar Quiche with Homemade Butter Crust
A step‑by‑step guide to making a buttery, flaky homemade crust and a rich, creamy bacon‑cheddar filling. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner, this quiche is easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for guests.
French Toast
A quick, decadent breakfast French toast made with a simple custard of milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Perfectly golden on the outside and fluffy inside, ready in under 25 minutes.
Rich Butter Brioche Loaves
A classic French brioche made with a sponge starter, soft butter, and a gentle braiding technique. The result is two buttery, airy loaves perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a luxurious snack.
Luscious Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A bright, fluffy lemon cake layered with a silky cream cheese lemon buttercream. Perfect for celebrations or a sunny afternoon tea, this recipe walks you through every detail—from measuring flour correctly to preventing dome‑shaped layers—so you can achieve a professional‑looking cake at home.
Cheese Ravioli Recipe
A step‑by‑step guide to making fresh cheese ravioli from scratch, featuring a buttery ricotta‑parmesan‑mozzarella filling, rolled thin with a pasta machine, and cooked to perfect al dente. Perfect for a cozy Italian dinner.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
An easy, ultra‑tender cream cheese pound cake baked at a low temperature for a melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture. Made with room‑temperature butter, cream cheese, and plenty of sugar, this classic American dessert is perfect for serving with berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Complete Guide to Making Macarons
A step‑by‑step guide to perfect French macarons from Preppy Kitchen. Learn how to weigh egg whites, process almond flour, achieve the ideal meringue, master the macaronage, pipe flawless shells, and fill them with silky French buttercream.
Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche
A simple, buttery crust quiche filled with ham, Gruyère cheese, scallions, and a rich custard. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a portable snack. The recipe includes step‑by‑step instructions for blind‑baking the crust, preparing a silky filling, and tips for making ahead or freezing.
Zingy Creamy Key Lime Pie
A bright, tangy, and silky key lime pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, set with sweetened condensed milk, and topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for a summer dessert or any occasion.
EASY Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuits that rise high with a tender crumb. No chilling needed – just fold, roll, and bake. Serve warm with honey butter for a quick breakfast, side dish, or snack.
The BEST Strawberry Bread Recipe
A pillowy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth quick bread packed with diced fresh strawberries and topped with a glossy strawberry glaze. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.
The BEST Devil's Food Cake Recipe
A rich, ultra‑moist chocolate devil's food cake made with coffee, sour cream, and a silky chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a fudgy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth chocolate cake.