A rich and indulgent French dessert from the queen of continental cooking

The only tomato sauce you’ll ever need, Elizabeth David’s tomatoes provençales plus a bonus cocktail – the last in our series of tasty tomato dishes

Elizabeth David’s simple yet delicious omelette Molière and Simon Hopkinson’s guide to boiling the perfect egg – our favourite recipes using that most essential of kitchen staples

Chef Margot Henderson says Elizabeth David’s words are wise and clear – and this book, a collection of recipes and robust opinions, is an essential read

Whether it’s an alternative festive feast of duck fattee, a vegetarian Christmas cracker of roast onion squash, ceps and polenta, or a classic stuffed turkey, we have the perfect recipes for your season’s eatings

Classic dishes from top chefs, including boeuf bourguignon and filet au poivre, selected by Observer Food Monthly

Classic dishes including Simon Hopkinson’s quiche lorraine and Claudia Roden’s bouillabaisse

The best of baking, including Nigella Lawson’s devil’s food cake and Elizabeth David’s madeleines, selected by Observer Food Monthly