Cookbooks from arguably the best chef in the country -- Thomas Keller -- include recipes from his delectably french, gorgeous dishes at his Napa Valley, CA French Laundry and Bouchon restaurants (plus a second Bouchon restaurant location now in Las Vegas!!). Each for $50. So techincally not 'under $50' but exactly $50 in that I believe you can get free shipping on your choice of book !!

"...Every chapter in these books is lavishly photographed and designed in sophisticated, inspiring style. The Bouchon Cookbook features 180 bistro-style recipes, such as Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables, Skate with Fennel-Onion Confit and Tapenade Sauce, and Cream Puffs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce. Winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook of the Year Award and the Versailles Cookbook Award, The French Laundry Cookbook offers 150 recipes in classical French style, including Lobster Consomme en Gelee, Fruitwood-Smoked Salmon, and Oven-Dried Black Figs. Hardbound."

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VSug