A roommate and I worked our way from one end of Escoffier. Took several years but it was fun.
The Escoffier Cookbook and Guide to the Fine Art of Cookery: For Connoisseurs, Chefs, Epicures Complete With 2973 Recipes https://www.amazon.com/dp/0517506629/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_UapEFbX1FJ9P8
I have Tante Marie's kitchen. Wonderful book.
Also the Escoffier Cookbook and Guide to the Fine Art if Cookery is hard to beat. Taught me so much about stocks, sauces , meats, wines and patience.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0517506629/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FBFPG72PN0DW6G9MC538
The Escoffier is always a solid choice.
https://www.amazon.com/Escoffier-Cookbook-Guide-Fine-Cookery/dp/0517506629
An American translation of the definitive Guide Culinaire, the Escoffier Cookbook includes weights, measurements, quantities, and terms according to American usage. Features 2,973 recipes.
it also covers ingredients, techniques, menus, and more.
I goto Escoffier's recipe book from
"Or were you looking in trashy cookbooks that are willing to DESTROY traditional dishes?"
OK I get it you are mad... because internet points. here is a link to my original cook book... and yes i spend alot of money on these old books
https://www.amazon.com/Escoffier-Cookbook-Guide-Fine-Cookery/dp/0517506629
All the "original recipies" for fillet of beef an croute... are similar... duxelles and a bit of ham... with a bit of mustard to coat the beef... then wrap in pastery... its literally a classic haute cuisine recipe