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To Southerners, recipes are very sacred things. Precious as any antique sideboard or inherited engagement ring, they are heirlooms themselves; memories made on our palates and in our hearts, all while sitting around cozy kitchen tables or on quilts stretched out over sun-warmed lawns. When we get together and talk about food, our grandmothers and mothers are elevated to mythical deities. "When my grandmother fried chicken, she never ... " "When my mother makes cheese straws, she always ... " "My grandmother's banana pudding was the best, because she added ... " and so on and so forth. Their "famous" recipes are our best food memories -- ones we relive each time we stir their recipes together for our families and friends. And while there's nothing better than a bite of these handed-down recipes, their classic, iconic flavors are fun to play with in the kitchen. In Southern Classics: Five Ways, you'll find traditional versions of your very favorite Southern recipes -- but turn the page, and you'll find some delicious surprises! Yes, there's Classic Banana Pudding -- but there's also Banana Pudding Bars, Banana Pudding Cake, and so much more. If you love Southern flavors and enjoy a good twist, this is the book for you. Packed with recipes for your favorite desserts, suppers, sides, and snacks, this collection of recipes is one you'll cherish -- not only for the memories it conjures up, but for the new ones it will encourage you to make in the kitchen.