Bocuse Simply Delicious by Paul Bocuse (Flammarion, 2012)

The first of the 500 recipes is Leek and Potato Soup and the last, Strawberry Tart. The vast majority of these classics of French cuisine, as chosen by the master, now in his 90th year (50th year of three stars), are linked with photos — to remind you what they ought to look like once you’ve mastered their making. Some are pretty straightforward; others require some serious know-how.