John Kanell, the founder of Preppy Kitchen, shares how he infuses cozy, holiday vibes into his favorite fall and winter desserts. Think beyond pumpkin and try pears, brandy and brown sugar instead, Kanell suggests.

For more baking advice, watch Kanell’s full episode of Salon Talks here: https://www.salon.com/tv/video/5on4lr

For recipes and more, visit PreppyKitchen.com.