"It's wonderful to see the lyrics to 'An Angel to Watch Over Me' given so much life," said DeFord in a statement about the book and its accompanying art.

"WORLDWIDE WARD COOKBOOK: 440 Recipes From LDS Cooks Around the Globe," by Deanna Buxton, Covenant Communications Inc., $29.95

The unique thing about this cookbook is the personal stories attached to the recipes. People from 46 countries contributed to this collection, and on some pages, you'll find photographs and stories from contributors explaining how they use their recipe, or where it came from.

Author Deanna Buxton said the book was "a great adventure" to put together. It is comprehensive, with recipes for things such as appetizers, beverages, breakfast, bread, soups, salads and side dishes.

The largest sections of the book cover recipes for desserts and also main courses. This cookbook doesn't include modern additions such as nutrition information and calorie guides, but the recipes appear well-loved and taste-tested by families across the globe.

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