Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Chef Jason Santos garnered national acclaim with his run on Fox's TV show Hell's Kitchen, where he earned second place in the cut-throat competition. His culinary prowess can be experienced in multiple restaurants throughout Boston, including Abby Lane and, most recently, Buttermilk & Bourbon--a New Orleans-centric concept that serves the best fried chicken you've ever tasted.
Now, his elevated Southern cuisine and bold New Orleans flavors can be made at home. Recipes include Buttermilk & Bourbon's Biscuits complete with dreamy honey butter as well as Corn Macque Choux, a Cajun creamed corn with plenty of peppers and spicy andouille sausage. And, of course, classics like Literally the Best Fried Chicken in the History of Chicken and New Orleans-Style Mussels make the list and can be paired with delicious drink options such as the rum and passionfruit Hurricane. Each dish will satisfy cravings for Southern flavor and have home cooks feeling like a pro.
Santos is a regular gueston CBS's The Talk and was a fan-favorite on Hell's Kitchen, which boasts more than 3 million viewers. His Boston restaurants are go-to destinations for locals and visitors alike. This book will have 75 recipes and 75 photos.
Synopsis
Big Flavor. Big Personality. Unforgettable Southern Cuisine
On screen and in the kitchen, Jason Santos is known for two things: his smack-you-in-the-mouthflavored dishes and his larger-than-life personality. Buttermilk & Bourbon, the name of Jason's wildly popular restaurant and his standout cookbook, showcases incredible recipes inspired by the exciting flavors and culture of New Orleans.
Jason has gathered his best Southern-inspired recipes--the ones that restaurant-goers write about impassioned letters and the ones even his line cooks can't resist--and laid them bare for you.
Make his signature dishes at home like Literally the Best Fried Chicken Wings in the History of Chicken and Flamin' Hot Cheeto Mac & Cheese. Binge on Smoked Gouda Cornbread or go all in on New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Jalape o Grits. Finish with a signature cocktail like Voodoo on the Bayou and desserts like Fresh Fried Beignets.
What you hold in your hands is a collection of epic recipes and electric commentary like no other.