Better Than Grandma's Cookbook & Apron (Signed Pre-Order)
Over 80 classic from-scratch comfort desserts, perfected by Justin Ellen of Everything Just Baked, with step-by-step video tutorials for every single recipe.
Inspired by everything his Nana taught him, Justin took the desserts we all grew up loving and made them more flavorful, more reliable, and completely foolproof. No overcomplicated steps. Just recipes that work.
The exclusive Everything Just Baked apron is designed for real time in the kitchen. The crossback silhouette keeps you comfortable through every bake, with embroidery and screen printing details that make it feel as special as what you're making.
Every cookbook copy is hand-signed before it ships—only during the pre-order window.
This is a preorder. Shipping will begin September 15th, 2026.
*Product mockups shown for illustration purposes only. Final apron design, colors, and details may vary slightly.
80+ recipes across 9 chapters, plus a baking masterclass. Here's a taste:
📚 Class in Session — A complete crash course in the fundamentals: how to measure, mix, and bake like a pro. Read it once and every recipe in the book gets easier.
🎂 Cakes That Raised Us — Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting, Vanilla Pound Cake, Coconut Cream Cupcakes & more
🍪 Grandma's Cookie Jar — Chocolate Chip Cookies, Hot Fudge Cookies, Homemade Oreos (But Better) & more
🍨 Scoop & Serve — Bread Pudding, Peach Cobbler, Chocolate Cobbler & more
🥧 From the Pie Dish — Custardy Apple Pie, Brown Butter Pecan Pie, No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie & more
☀️ Sunday Mornings — Blueberry Crumb Cake, Glazed Donuts, Lemon Poppy Seed Scones & more
✨ To Impress Grandma — Better Than New York-Style Cheesecake, Baked Alaska, Cream Puffs & more
🍫 No Sharing Required — Single-Serve Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, Nutella Mug Cake, Maple Butter Mini Cake & more
🥄 The Finishing Touches — Salted Caramel Sauce, Mock Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste & more
Plus: Step-by-step video tutorials for every recipe, simple tips throughout (oil = moisture, butter = flavor), and techniques designed to work whether you've been baking for years or have never baked from scratch.
Desserts done so well, your grandma might just ask you for the recipe.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 250 pages
- Publisher: Rolling Pin Press
- Publication Date: September 15, 2026
- ISBN-13: 979-8-9955397-0-4
- Dimensions: 8 × 10 x 1 inches
- Language: English
About the Author
Justin Ellen is the baker and creator behind Everything Just Baked, known for his fun, personality-filled approach that’s captivated millions. Inspired by baking alongside his grandmother, he creates elevated, easy-to-follow recipes that make classic desserts better and help anyone bake with confidence.
- Hardcover: 250 pages
- Publisher: Rolling Pin Press
- Publication Date: September 15, 2026
- ISBN-13: 979-8-9955397-0-4
- Dimensions: 8 × 10 x 1 inches
- Language: English
Justin Ellen is the baker and creator behind Everything Just Baked, known for his fun, personality-filled approach that’s captivated millions. Inspired by baking alongside his grandmother, he creates elevated, easy-to-follow recipes that make classic desserts better and help anyone bake with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
More than half are brand-new recipes you won't find on the blog. The rest are fan favorites from Everything Just Baked, fully rewritten and improved with everything I've learned since.
Every recipe — new or revisited — comes with a step-by-step video tutorial you won't get anywhere else.
Books ship starting September 15th, 2026. You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking.
Yes, your card is charged at the time of pre-order to reserve your signed copy.
Yes, we can ship internationally to all countries. Keep in mind that shipping time and cost will vary based on location.
Yes, contact info@everythingjustbaked.com up to 30 days before shipping for a full refund
Signed copies are available exclusively for pre-order at shop.everythingjustbaked.com. Unsigned cookbooks will be available through wider retailers later this year.