Michel Roux: The Collection

In this generous compendium, legendary chef and bestselling author Michael Roux has gathered together more than 250 superb recipes from his extensive repertoire.

Mouth-watering contemporary dishes are featured, along with interpretations of great classics - food for all seasons and for all occasions. Seafood risotto with crustacean essence, Poussins scented with ginger and lemon grass, and Wild mushroom cappelletti with herb salsa are just a few of his tempting savoury dishes.

Michel is an expert on pâtisserie and desserts, so there is no shortage of delectable sweet recipes, from simple classics to impressive soufflés, mousses and tarts. Step-by-step recipes guide you through specific techniques, and with these photographic sequences - showing the correct texture, colour and volume at each stage of preparation - the perfect omelette, meringue, pâte sucrée and hollandaise sauce are easily achievable.

Instructional and inspirational, beautifully designed and photographed, this ultimate collection is an essential addition to every cook's library.