SantaFe.com

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 teaches the basics of cooking and provides recipes that are not only fun, but are a joy to entertain with. Cooking with Johnny Vee 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. 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.