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 .

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.

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

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

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.

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