Heirloom Recipe Series: Author and Good Food Simply Blogger Jennifer Chandler

It is my pleasure today to have Jennifer Chandler author and blogger at Cook With Jennifer sharing a recipe for the Heirloom Recipe Series.

I love Jennifer’s way of cooking by making dishes simple and delicious, and her wonderful recipe below is no exception. Today she has a recipe that is close to her family’s heart and one that will be perfect for summertime! Also, if you haven’t already, make sure to put in an entry for the giveaway we are doing for Jennifer’s new cookbook Simply Grilling this week! {click here}

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To me, an heirloom recipe is one that conjures up memories of family and friends, delicious meals I can still taste, as well as laughter and happiness shared over the dinner table. Recipes that not only fill our bellies, but also warm our souls and put a smile on our faces. That’s what I want for supper. Don’t’ you?

Tequila Chicken Fajitas probably are not what comes to mind when one thinks of an “heirloom” recipe … but this recipe fits that bill for me and my family. Meals are a time to enjoy delicious dishes that are fun to eat and simple to prepare.

My Dad has been making this recipe for family gatherings for close to twenty years now.  When we get together for Sunday lunch, to watch an LSU or Saints game on TV, or to celebrate a birthday, the odds are pretty good that fajitas will be on the menu.

With an extended family that now includes 5 siblings, their spouses, kids, and friends … as well as the occasional neighbor who just drops in during supper hour, my father is always feeding a crowd.  Having a recipe like this that is easy to prepare in large quantities is the key to his (and now my) stress-free entertaining.

My family loves this recipe so much that it seemed fitting that it would be the cover of my new grilling cookbook.

Trust me when I tell you these are the best fajitas you will ever have! Enjoy!

 

Tequila Chicken Fajitas

Clean, rinse, and pat dry chicken breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Place in a bowl and rub each piece with olive oil.  Add one head of garlic thinly sliced and a small onion sliced. Add a generous amount of Tabasco sauce and make certain each piece of chicken is seasoned. Add a couple of  jiggers of Tequila to the dish and then add enough fresh lemon juice to cover the chicken. Place in the refrigerator for several hours. Best when left over night. Be sure to cover while marinating

Slice in thin strips one red, green, and yellow bell pepper. Cut one large onion in half and slice thinly. Saute the bell peppers and onion in a good olive oil till soft.  Place the chicken breasts on a hot grill and cook turning once till done, thinly slice when done. Serve on warm tortillas with the onion and bell peppers along with guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese.

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Author Jennifer Chandler has two other Simple cookbooks including Simply Suppers and Simply Salads. She also was a former national spokesperson for French’s Mustard™.  You can connect with Jennifer on Twitter, Facebook, and her blog Cook with Jennifer.

Part of our Heirloom Recipe Series, featuring foodies, chefs, artisans, Southerners & fabulous folks willing to share their stories, recipes and photos in an effort to help preserve and share these family recipes for generations to come.

Giveaway: Simply Grilling!

Today I am very excited to introduce to you Jennifer Chandler, another wonderful person I’ve been lucky to have met through Twitter. I am even more  excited about her new cookbook, Simply Grilling – perfect for summer! My family LOVES to grill, and I know yours is no exception. It’s a good time to cook outdoors and take a break from the heat of the kitchen.

I have enjoyed Jennifer’s take on cooking by making dishes simple and easy to cook. I am thrilled there will be a giveaway right here on heirloomed for one copy of her new book Simply Grilling. This is the perfect book to get your summer started. Here’s what you need to do to be that lucky person …

Entering is so simple.  You can earn one entry for each of the below that you might choose to do, for a chance at 4 total entries – just remember to leave a comment for EACH of the below that you complete so your efforts will be counted!

1. Leave a comment below telling us what you enjoy grilling most!

2. Follow @cookwjennifer on Twitter

3. Follow @heirloomed on Twitter

4. RT the following: I just entered to win @cookwjennifer’s new book Simply Grilling at @heirloomed! http://ht.ly/atoLD

Be sure to enter by Friday, April 27th at 5PM EST.

You can visit www.cookingwithjennifer.com  for all the details of the book and to purchase. Jennifer has also graciously joined me this week too for another installment of the Heirloom Recipe Series and y’all are going to LOVE what she put together! Please do support Jennifer by picking up a copy  – perfect for being outside and starting the grill!

Giveaway entries must be submitted between 4-23-12 and 4-27-12 at 5PM EST . Winner to be chosen at random and will be announced on 4-30-12. Open only to US residents. A maximum of four (4) entries per person are allowed. No purchase is necessary of course. Some restrictions may apply.