B. Smith

I can't begin to guess how much fried chicken I've cooked in my lifetime! Becaue it was a staple in our home during my childhood, it was a rite of passage for each girl child to learn to fry chicken like the womenfolk.

This sweetly refreshing summer cooler contains no alcohol, but the wild-berry tea and pureed strawberries give it that sangria color. For guests who prefer their beverages a bit more spirited, B. Smith recommends adding white Muscat or light rum to taste.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Seafood Salad with Collard Greens Slaw .

Begin marinating the beef at least eight hours before roasting. Serve this with corn bread.

This cake is a southern tradition for festive occasions. It can be completely assembled and chilled one day before serving.

Serve as a relish with the meal, or offer as cocktail nibbles. Make these one or two days before the party.

The peppers can be roasted and the broccoli blanched a day ahead, leaving just the sautéing to do before serving. This dish is equally delicious served right off the stove or at room temperature.

This can be served immediately as a warm salad or made ahead and served chilled.

The salad can remain at room temperature up to two hours before serving.