Learn the basic techniques and tried-and-true secrets of making authentic Southern foods from down-home cook Diana Rattray. Featuring recipes for everything from classic comfort food to French-influenced Cajun fare, this wide-ranging cookbook offers an inviting introduction to America's favorite cuisine.

Recipes include:

• Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits
• Shrimp Creole
• Southern Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy
• Glazed Cola Ham
• Remoulade Sauce
• Praline Cheesecake with Pecan Crust