Playing favorites

How about a new little game? Name your favorite, most cherished, best-loved, or frequently-used cookbook. (There could be one for each of those categories!) Write about it on your blog, then leave a comment here to let me know you did.

Not to beat a dead horse, but for me, I think the answer has to be The New Best Recipe. I just love the fact that each recipe has been thoroughly tested so you know it will turn out the first time you give it a try. And everything I've made from it—curry butternut squash soup, turkey burgers, tabbouleh, salmon, and more—has tasted fantastic. I also learned how to properly dice onions from their handy tutorial, something that has changed my life for the better!