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Chef Jason Santos’ new cookbook inspired by Big Easy

While Boston isn’t known for its Southern cuisine, chef Jason Santos has helped us fall in love with it. The executive chef and owner of Buttermilk & Bourbon in the Back Bay (160 Commonwealth Ave.) has his first cookbook, aptly titled “Buttermilk & Bourbon: New Orleans Recipes with a Modern Flair,” hitting shelves March 26.

It pays homage to his restaurant by showcasing recipes inspired by the exciting flavors and culture of New Orleans, including a few straight from the menu.

Inspired by a trip to New Orleans, Santos opened the restaurant Buttermilk & Bourbon to share soulful Southern dishes with Boston. “Boston didn’t have a lot of Southern dining options and after my first trip to New Orleans, I knew I wanted to open a Louisiana-style restaurant.” Santos is clearly passionate about Southern food and the whole culture around it. “The level of hospitality and unbelievable dishes is what we strive to deliver at Buttermilk & Bourbon every day and the cookbook is an extension of that.” He said his new cookbook is an opportunity to share his passion for Southern cuisine with the home cook.

The cookbook has over 180 pages of recipes and will be available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers.