The hands down best cookbook I have is a Family one. About 20 years ago we had a family reunion and someone had the great idea for everyone to bring 5-10 of their favorite recipes to it then had those compiled into a book. Chicken and dumplings recipe exactly like Grandma made them is priceless now. As are many others like my Aunts duck recipe, and many more from family that are no longer with us.
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