Which cookbook should I buy?

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I have not had my own full kitchen for about five years.

And I was not in the mood to cook when I did have my own kitchen.

I had too many other responsibilities, so I ate out a lot.

Now, as I once again acquire pots, pans, and cooking utensils, I'm thinking about what I'm going to cook in my brand new kitchen.

But I need a cookbook.

One good cookbook, nothing fancy, for wholesome plain (American) food.

What cookbook should I buy?

What cookbook do you use?

All ideas welcome, and I will announce which cookbook I end up purchasing.

I'm actually considering one of The Barefoot Contessa cookbooks--I love her show on The Food Network.

But I'm willing to consider anything!