My collection of cookbooks exceeds 100 volumes and my husband and I use them to entertain frequently. Recently, I packed them all in preparation for moving out of state. I only chose four to keep on hand until our house sells and this incredible book of Mary's easily made the cut. These are just a few of the recipes friends have requested: Whole Kernel Spoon Bread, Brown Sugar Coconut Coffee Cake, Lentil Soup, Michael's Chili and Mexican Cornbread. You may be deluding yourself in thinking you already have good recipes for these dishes. Well, if you're not using Mary's recipes, you don't have the best! If you happen to read this, Miss Mary, thank you for sharing so many delicious moments in our lives. We happen to be moving back to Tulsa, and I hope to meet you! Amy Main

This has been a staple in my kitchen for about 3 years now. Don't be fooled by the title: she offers yeast bread recipes too. It's just that these recipes use quick rising yeast. You can easily adapt them to your own bread baking technique. This book has guided me through many delicious meals. It's also given my brain a lift when I've run out of food ideas.