How to show the All My Files icon in the macOS Sidebar

Reader JLA asks:
I accidentally deleted the “All My Files” folder under Finder/Favorites. Now I can’t find it! Any way I can get that back?
IDG You can re-enable special items that appear in the Sidebar via Finder Preferences.All My Files is one of the most useful features in the Finder for my virtual dollar. It shows all files on your Mac, defaulting from newest to oldest. The setting for it is slightly hidden. In the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, and then click Side