simple pleasures

Incredibly Craveable Recipes for Everyday Cooking

Unexpected Recipes, Familiar Comforts

In addition to the standard chapters on breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, this playful book has sections devoted to pasta parties and long leisurely gatherings with friends—all with adaptable recipes that feel both unexpected and approachable. You will be sure to find lots of butter, crème fraîche in desserts, juicy ripe tomatoes everywhere, mounds of parmesan cheese, blankets of sauces, layers of texture and flavor, and the perfect mix of indulgence and feel-good foods.

about jodi moreno

Jodi Moreno is a chef, food stylist, and James Beard nominated cookbook author due to release her second cookbook, Simple Pleasures, in May of 2025.

Her client list includes brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Krug Champagne, MasterCard, Peroni, One & Only Hotels, West Elm, KitchenAid and more. Her recipes and work have been featured by Bon Appétit, Vogue, Saveur, Jamie Olive Magazine, and The Washington Post. 

Jodi is originally from New York, but her work has taken her around the globe. She has spent the past few years living in Mexico City, exploring and learning about Mexican cuisine and working with restaurants and hotels throughout Mexico. She also hosts pop-up events often collaborating with restaurants, chefs, brands, and event spaces in countries all over the world.

Jodi’s Substack newsletter, Simple Pleasures, explores the intersection of food, nourishment, seasonal cooking, and creative inspiration.