When it comes to delectable treats, French desserts stand alone, and this impressive book makes it possible to prepare 260 of them in your own kitchen. Shown in 600 photographs and rated for complexity, the classic and contemporary recipes include Crème Brûlée, Black Forest Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Frozen Raspberry Soufflé, Opéra, Tarte Tatin, Crêpes Suzette, and Mango-Pineapple Carpaccio. Supplementary materials include visual lexicons of recommended kitchen equipment and common ingredients, samples of decorative piping models, and conversion tables.