Chandler - The Southern Pantry Cookbook

PRAISE FOR JENNIFER CHANDLER AND THE SOUTHERN PANTRY COOKBOOK

Jennifer Chandlers The Southern Pantry Cookbook is every new, or inexperienced, cooks best friend. From stocking a pantry, to selecting the right kitchen tools, the information is presented in a sharp, crisp, and understandable manner that is all Jennifer. What I l really admire are the quick and easy recipes that will lead readers, along with their family and guests, to enjoy delightful recipes for years to come. I give it a big Yums Up!

MARK H. KELLY, LODGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. CONTRIBUTOR TO THE LODGE CAST IRON COOKBOOK AND LODGE CAST IRON NATION COOKBOOK

Jennifer Chandler is an incredibly talented recipe writer, and her clever new The Southern Pantry Cookbook empowers peoplewherever they liveto make scrumptious Southern food TONIGHT!

MATT LEE AND TED LEE, AUTHORS OF THE LEE BROS. CHARLESTON KITCHEN

I love this book! Jennifer Chandler wants to get everybody cooking, and her latest book shows exactly how to do so with pleasure and success. She shares smart tips for setting up your pantry, fridge, and freezer shelves, and offers more than 100 clear, can-do Southern recipes for speedy suppers, luscious picnics, and memorable Sunday dinners. Gorgeous photos showcase both classic dishes and inspired fare. Jambalaya Pasta; Cheddar-Pecan Shortbread; Sweet Corn Pudding; Old-Fashioned Caramel Pie.... the only problem for me is what to make first?

NANCIE MCDERMOTT, AUTHOR OF SOUTHERN CAKES: SWEET AND IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES FOR EVERYDAY CELEBRATIONS

Ive cleaned out my pantry, re-evaluated my freezer space, heck, Ive actually looked differently at Southern cooking since taking a look at Jennifer Chandlers new book, The Southern Pantry Cookbook: 105 Recipes Already Hiding in Your Kitchen. What a great guide to simplifying the art of Southern cooking. And my, oh, my, those Fried Pork Medallions with Milk Gravy, just awesome!

FRED THOMPSON, AUTHOR OF SOUTHERN SIDES: 250 DISHES THAT REALLY MAKE THE PLATE AND NINE OTHER COOKBOOKS; PUBLISHER OF EDIBLE PIEDMONT

In a time when it feels we all are running in opposite directions, Jennifer shows you that you can put a delicious supper on the table without another trip to the grocery store.

STACEY LITTLE, AUTHOR OF THE SOUTHERN BITE

Jennifer has been a guest in my kitchen at my restaurant, a guest in my home on the bookshelf, and now with The Southern Pantry will have another seat at my table. These time-tested and quick recipes are great for any home cook, from a novice to a well-seasoned one.

KELLY ENGLISH, FOOD & WINE BEST NEW CHEF 2009; CHEF/OWNER, THE ACCLAIMED RESTAURANT IRIS AND THE SECOND LINE

In this book, Jennifer shows us that Southern food is about so much more than just ribs and BBQ. The home-cooked meals in this book are rich in flavor and tradition.

NICK VERGOS, CHEF/CO-OWNER, THE AWARD-WINNING CHARLIE VERGOS RENDEZVOUS

Imagine the soul of your favorite family recipes updated and curated by an accomplished chef who understands how to help you put an amazing meal on the table in a flash--thats the beauty of The Southern Pantry Cookbook. Jennifer Chandler makes crafting stylish Southern family meals simple, satisfying, and always delicious.

JUSTIN FOX BURKS AND AMY LAWRENCE, AUTHORS OF THE SOUTHERN VEGETARIAN: 100 DOWN-HOME RECIPES FOR THE MODERN TABLE

Jennifers Southern cooking is so good even a Master Chef is interested in the recipes in her book The Southern Pantry Cookbook!

JOS GUTIERREZ, MATRE CUISINIER DE FRANCE MASTER CHEF OF THE YEAR 2011; CHEF/OWNER, RIVER OAKS

For the beginning cook, The Southern Pantry Cookbook is a perfect roadmap for stocking up and cooking out of a home kitchen. For those of us who have cooked with Jennifers books before, this is another batch of scrumptious, bullet-proof, company-worthy recipes to add to the rotation.

MELISSA PETERSEN, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, EDIBLE MEMPHIS MAGAZINE

Its fitting that chef Jennifer Chandlers first few books all start with the word Simply. Her food is simply delicious, and The Southern Pantry Cookbook continues that trendthe recipes all look like theyd be fun to try, and a lot more fun to eat.

ANDY MEEK, JOURNALIST

Jennifer Chandler once again combines her love and knowledge of fine cooking with the practical experience of a working mom. Her recipes are easy to follow, easy to adapt (she even gives suggestions), and best of all, delicious. In her fourth book, Jennifer delivers our traditional Southern favorites with practical advice on stocking a kitchen that beginners will find indispensable and with tips that will make even seasoned cooks say Aha! Whether cooking for your family or entertaining friends, The Southern Pantry Cookbook is one youll pull out again and again.

JENNIFER BIGGS, FOOD WRITER, THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL

If Memphis had a goodwill ambassador of family cooking, Jennifer Chandler would wear the crown. Southern by birth but healthy by inclination, Chandlers recipes in The Southern Pantry Cookbook reflect her talent and charm: They are personable, delicious, and destined to become longtime friends.

PAMELA DENNEY, FOOD EDITOR OF MEMPHIS MAGAZINE

Her love for cooking is simply contagious and she makes the kitchen an inviting place for even the most novice of cooks. Jennifers cookbooks introduce us to delicious recipes that are enjoyable to cook, easy on the taste buds, and leave us feeling like a champ in the kitchen. It doesnt get much better than that!

LAUREN PATTERSON, STYLE BLUEPRINT

Jennifer fills this book with her characteristic joy and sense of fun in the kitchen. The Southern Pantry Cookbook showcases her ingenuity and is a close second to having her actually with you in the kitchen.

ANDY TICER AND MICHAEL HUDMAN, FOOD & WINE BEST NEW CHEFS 2013; CHEFS/OWNERS OF THE ACCLAIMED ANDREW MICHAEL ITALIAN KITCHEN AND HOG AND HOMINY; AUTHORS OF COLLARDS & CARBONARA: SOUTHERN COOKING, ITALIAN ROOTS

2014 by Jennifer Chandler

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Photography by Justin Fox Burks

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ISBN 978-1-4016-0522-3 (eBook)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Chandler, Jennifer, 1970

The southern pantry cookbook : 105 recipes already hiding in your kitchen / Jennifer Chandler.

pages cm

ISBN 978-1-4016-0521-6 (hardback)

1. Cooking, AmericanSouthern style. I. Title.

TX715.2.S68C44 2014

641.5975dc23 2014007739

14 15 16 17 18 QG 6 5 4 3 2 1

As with everything I do with love, this book is dedicated to Paul, Hannah, and Sarah.

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