Citrus & Salt

Santa Teresa rum, blood orange, pineapple, coconut

monte alban tequila, citronage, lime, agave

Espolon tequila, passion fruit, dragon fruit

Espolon tequila, Giffard peach, Fever Tree grapefruit

Tanteo jalapeño tequila, mango, cucumber, chili-lime salt

Simple Fancy is Chef Jason Santos’ second cookbook — a collection of big-flavor, easy-to-execute recipes that bring restaurant-level dishes to your home kitchen. From bold Southern comfort classics to creative weeknight favorites, it’s all about making food that looks fancy but feels simple.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is Chef Jason Santos’ debut cookbook, a bold celebration of New Orleans–inspired flavors infused with modern creativity. Packed with soulful Southern classics—from “Literally the Best Fried Chicken Wings” to Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Mac & Cheese, spicy shrimp & grits, and fresh fried beignets—it offers home cooks a fun, flavorful deep dive into the heart of Louisiana cuisine.

strawberries, coconut whip, tres leches drizzle

vanilla dulce, mezcal chocolate

tomatillo jam, confit garlic, buttermilk-verde kettle chips

caviar finish, citrus crema

smoked corn queso, chipotle mayo, sticky pineapple-garlic glaze

crispy sweet potatoes, jalapeño yogurt, chipotle-lime butter, orange-jicama salad

pepper jack cheese

hot honey ranch, apple slaw

goat cheese, salsa de rojo, creme fraiche

shredded lettuce, avocado, Mexican crema, charred tomato salsa

tomato, onion, cilantro

seasoned fries

minced onion, cotija, cilantro

(SERVES 2) --CHIPS & GUAC-- --CHURROS-- --4 TACOS-- (select 2 of the following tacos)

crisp pear slaw, fresno chilies, toasted peanuts

quesadilla cheese, cilantro, onion, consommé

avocado crema, smoked blue cheese, pickled celery slaw

shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, lime-pickled onion, avocado salsa

pickled jalapeño tartar, shredded cabbage, salsa verde