BEST. COOKBOOK. EVER. What, I need to add characters? OK - I've used this cookbook since I was a newlywed in 1985 and have made some of the dishes so many times I have them committed to memory. Chicken In The Garden - Diner Meatloaf - the PERFECT mashed potatoes - Roast Port with Sinner Stuffing. Chicken Noodle Soup. Wore one copy out, lost a bunch of pages, bought another. And it's not just a cookbook - it's also a peek into history with fabulous writing, making it a joy to read as well. I paid no attention to my grandmother when she cooked during my childhood, but Jane and Michael Stern helped me regain some of that wisdom with this precious book.