Delish Cooking School is in session! The very first cookbook from delish.com not only presents 450 fabulous triple-tested recipes; it's also a complete cooking course.

With step-by-step photographs and detailed explanations of essential techniques--such as poaching a perfect egg, stuffing a chicken, glazing a ham, preventing pasta from sticking together, and more--this invaluable kitchen companion teaches beginners all the basics and helps more experienced cooks improve their skills and spice up their repertoire. Many of the recipes feature fail-safe, how-to advice that assures great results every time, whether you want to make a tender meatloaf, prevent pies from sagging in the middle, or bake really fudgy brownies.

The delicious recipes include:

• Black Olive Tapenade
• Chunky Beef and Vegetable Pie
• Mushroom Risotto
• Vegetarian Pad Thai
• Pumpkin and Eggplant Curry
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Flourless Chocolate and Almond Torte