With its rich culinary history, Santa Fe, serves as Mecca for "foodies" worldwide and Chef and Las Cosas Cooking School Director, Johnny Vee, is no exception. His new book Las Cosas Cooking School teaches the basics of cooking and provides recipes that are not only fun, but are a joy to entertain with. Las Cosas Cooking School is filled to the brim with unique and delicious recipes, full-color photography, useful tips, menus for entertaining, and a section on stocking the pantry.

Sections Include:

Comforting Covered Casseroles

Celebrating Salty

Shrimply Delicious

The Art of the Artichoke

BBQ Bravado

Fab Fajitas and Sexy Salsas

Hostess with the Mostess

Delicious Decadent Desserts

Author Bio: Chef John Vollertsen ("Johnny Vee") is director and creator of the Las Cosas Cooking School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has taught cooking for over 15 years and enjoys a second career in food writing as a regular columnist for The Santa Fe New Mexican and as the dining and food editor for The Santa Fean magazine.