Simple Fancy: A Chef's Big-Flavor Recipes for Easy Weeknight Cooking

by Jason Santos

Overview

Impressive Dishes Without the Stress

Turn your kitchen into the swankiest spot in town with these incredible recipes for any day of the week. Known for his mouthwatering food served up with a side of sass on Hell’s Kitchen and Bar Rescue, Jason Santos is back with a bang—presenting his latest series of restaurant-quality meals fit for any home cook.

With just a few ingredients and easy-to-follow techniques, you can whip up homemade cuisine with all the standout flavors and unique presentation of a professional kitchen. Recipes include:

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops, a signature dish from Hell’s Kitchen with the key technique for perfect seared scallops every time
Jalapeño, Cheddar, and Bacon Hush Puppies, with Jason’s glowing endorsement: “God, I love these things”
Cajun Rotisserie Chicken Dip, which is so good, it’s been featured in just about every publication in Boston
Mama Le’s Egg Rolls, a dish so special, Jason once received a bag of them for Christmas
Hot Honey Chicken Mac ’n’ Cheese, the perfect comfort food with a twist

For those looking to make elegant meals minus the hassle, this cookbook is what you’ve been craving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645675624
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	12/13/2022
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	957,990
File size:	171 MB
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About the Author

Jason Santos is the author of Buttermilk&Bourbon as well as chef and owner of Buttermilk&Bourbon, Citrus&Salt, and Nash Bar. He has appeared on Hell’s Kitchen, Bar Rescue, the Today Show, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and many others. He resides in Boston, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Preamble 7

Before You Enter 9

Quick Fried Calamari with Orange-Garlic Gremolata and Basil Aioli 11

Hot or Cold Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Cocktail with Red Remoulade 12

Hawaiian-Style Tuna Poke with Baked Wonton Chips 15

Blue Crab Empanadas 16

Jalapeño, Cheddar, and Bacon Hush Puppies 19

Best Evah Clam Chowder with Black Pepper Bacon Bits and Smoked Oyster Crackers 20

Chipotle Butternut Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Croutons and Bourbon Whipped Cream 23

Record Time 25

Baby Kale Caesar with Crispy Soft-Boiled Eggs, Asiago, and Pickled Onions 27

Swordfish with Golden Raisins and Calabrian Chili Chimichurri 28

Christina's Romaine Heart Salad with Rajas, Chipotle-Horseradish Dressing, and Jalapeño Combread Croutons 31

Warm Dilly Beans 32

Shrimp and Olive Orecchiette 35

The Chicken Channel 37

Cajun Rotisserie Chicken Dip 39

Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with Scallion Sour Cream and Shiitake Mushroom Relish 40

Hot Honey Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese with Crunchy Parmesan Panko 43

Chicken, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa 44

Rotisserie Chicken and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes with Sunny-Side Up Eggs and Chipotle Hollandaise 47

Beer-Battered Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Chipotle Coleslaw and Dill Pickles 49

Prime Time Recipes 53

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Apple Purée, Chive Mayo, and Candied Walnut Salad 55

Tomato and Spinach Israeli Couscous 56

Infamous HK Lobster Risotto 59

Mixed Family Style 61

Braised Pork Belly 63

Mama Le's Egg Rolls 64

Italian Eggplantification 67

Vegetable Lo Mein 70

Braised Short Ribs with Banana-Mango Salsa 73

Back Porch Gatherings 75

Reverse Seared Ribeye Steak with Wild Mushrooms, Compound Butter, and Fried Sage Salt 77

Lacquered Salmon Side with Celery and Green Apple Relish 79

Jalapeno Ranch Burgers 83

Grilled Flamin' Hot Street Corn 84

Charcuterie-Type Thing 87

Overstuffed Brown, Butter Lobster Rolls 88

Rise and Shine 91

Gingerbread Pancakes with Strawberry-Maple Salsa and Sweet Mascarpone 93

Strawberry-Basil Ricotta Toast 94

Danish Almond-Pear Coffee Cake 97

Leek, Prosciutto, and Sweet Potato Strata 99

Overnight Spiced Challah French Toast 103

Dessertivore 105

Pistachio-Raspberry Parfait 107

Nana's Apple Pie with Buttermilk Whipped Cream and Caramel Crème Anglaise 108

Blueberry Biscuit Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce 111

Simple Fancy Citrus Pudding 114

White Chocolate Lemon Cookie Custard 117

Eye-Openers 119

Watermelon-Rosé Sangria 121

Chocolate Praline Old-Fashioned 122

The Elixir 125

3 a.m. on Frenchman Street 126

King Cake Shot 129

My Pantry Staples 131

S&P Mix 133

Charred Onion and Blue Cheese Relish 134

Cajun Spice 137

Black Pepper Bacon Bits 138

Spicy Creole Ranch Dressing 141

Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce 142

Red Remoulade 145

Pastrami Brine 146

Brown Butter Mayonnaise 149

Hot Chicken Spice Rub 150

Venations of Mascarpone 153

Also Learn 155

Calabrian Chili Chimichurri 157

Crème Fraîche and Chive Potato Purée 158

Buttermilk's Hot Honey 161

Pickled Red Onions 162

Sour Cream Caesar Dressing 165

Rich and Flavorful Lobster Stock 166

Crispy Soft-Boiled Eggs 169

Acknowledgments 170

About the Author 171

Index 172

Editorial Reviews

Jason is one of my favorite chefs, and this book is the solution to becoming better in the kitchen.”

- Jon Taffer, executive producer and host of Bar Rescue

“This is the perfect cookbook for anyone who loves experimenting in the kitchen. Jason transforms intimidating cooking techniques into approachable and easy-to-follow steps for the at-home chef, with delicious results.”

- Todd English, award-winning chef and food personality

“Jason has heart, passion, and soul. The three main ingredients that make a great chef.”

- Linda Perry, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter

“Jason has done a great job distilling his mastery into easy-to-execute recipes.”

- James Valentine, lead guitarist, Maroon 5

"Let me tell you, Jason is the bomb. His food is beautiful. His unique style lends itself to creative recipes that can have anyone cooking like a 5-star chef."

- Kent Weed, creator and executive producer of American Ninja Warrior

From the Publisher

12/01/2022

The dream of most home cooks is to be able to realize restaurant-style dishes without fuss. Santos delivers just that with his second cookbook (after 2019's Buttermilk & Bourbon) focusing on personal and professional favorites that are designed for home kitchens. Fans of Santos's appearances on Hell's Kitchen and Bar Rescue, among other TV shows, will enjoy his humor, personal anecdotes, and recipe origin stories. Santos provides plenty of basics including charred onion and blue cheese relish that can add spark to a number of dishes in addition to tons of hearty mains that are designed to impress. Fun and unique cocktails and desserts are included too. Multipage recipe spreads may be bothersome to some readers, but good flavors accompanied by bright food-centered photography make the layout choice a minor inconvenience. This is a great selection for libraries looking to add some verve to their cookbook collections. VERDICT Sure to please readers who know their way around the kitchen but feel their dishes are a bit mundane. Santos provides the inspiration to create simple yet high-end eats.—Sarah Tansley

Library Journal