Would like a 'Most Recent Docs' folder - like in Windows

Hi,
I would like to have a view of my most recent documents that doesn't require opening a new Finder window in order to see them. Ideally, I would like to add this folder to the dock. I'm assuming this would be done w/ a Smart Folder.
When I click and hold over the folder in the dock, I'd like the pop-up to show a list of most recently modified documents, just like any other folder behaves when attached to the dock.
Is this possible?
I'm assuming that Smart Folders are the way to go here but when I attach it to the dock and mouse-down, I only get a pop-up w/ remove, open, show options.
Thanks,
T

And there's also a Favorites folder you can use - /Home/Library/Favorites/. Learn more about it by selecting Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and searching for 'favorite.' Second article is germane.

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