Nov 20, 2020
Cookbook author and entertaining expert Marc J. Sievers helps you de-stress the holidays with easy-to-prepare, yet delicious and beautiful recipes and food preparations -- with extra tips specific to keeping you and your guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, Inside Wine Podcast host Joe Janish and Marc discuss food and wine pairing, which wines to choose, and how many bottles you'll need for your holiday event.
Wines discussed and suggested for entertaining:
Louis Jadot Macon-Villages (Chardonnay)
AIX Rose
Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Cotes-du-Rhone Villages
Champagne Taittinger Brut La Francaise
Recipes mentioned and additional ideas from Marc for a "Micro Thanksgiving"
- Warm Winter Gluhwein: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2016/12/22/warm-winter-gluhwein
- Citrus Olive Tapenade: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2019/10/29/citrus-olive-tapenade?rq=olives
- Provençale Vegetable Tian: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2019/10/22/provencal-vegetable-tian
- Zucchini and Goat Cheese Rouleaux: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2020/7/25/zucchini-goat-cheese-rouleaux
- Gruyere Fondue: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2018/12/24/gruyere-fondue
- Fresh Herb Salad: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2020/6/20/fresh-herb-salad
- Soiree-sized Cheese Box: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2018/12/11/individual-soire-cheese-boxes
- Sourdough Boule: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2020/1/28/weekend-sourdough-boule
- Curried Pumpkin Soup: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2015/11/17/curried-pumpkin-soup
- Apple & Herb Wellington: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2016/11/13/apple-herb-wellington
- Herbes de Provence Chocolate Truffles: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2016/2/24/herbes-de-provence-chocolate-truffles
- Fall Flowers, Grocery Store Style: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2019/11/19/fall-flowers-grocery-store-style
- A Thanksgiving Table: https://www.marcsievers.com/la-vie-piquant/2016/11/21/a-thanksgiving-table
A “cook’s note” from Marc:
The recipes and ideas for flowers, and even the table setting, are some of my favorite flavors and ideas not just for Thanksgiving but throughout the winter months. Everything comes together with everyday grocery store ingredients (flowers included!)—now that is what I call stress free! While the recipes might not be what you typically think of for Thanksgiving, this year I am breaking with tradition and doing something fresh, modern, and unconventional—but one thing is for sure—I will have fun making memories regardless of how many people will be at my table (my husband Ryan and me!). Happy Thanksgiving – xox, MJS
About Marc Sievers
MARC J. SIEVERS is a cookbook author and entertaining expert who
has spent the past decade sharing his expertise for earthy and
elegant vegetarian cooking, easy entertaining and thoughtful, but
uncomplicated style. No matter the paths taken in his life, the
kitchen has always been the one place where he has felt the most
comfortable. The best part of his day is cooking and entertaining
with friends and family, and having the house filled with
laughter!
His first cookbook Entertaining with Love was published in
2011, followed by Table for Two in 2016, and his third
cookbook French Omelettes—Your New House Meal was released
in Fall 2019. Through his cookbooks Marc shares his vision for the
best ideas to help you enjoy life’s little moments, whether for a
dinner party for eight, or a cozy night at home for you and your
plus one! With New England roots, Marc lives in Chicago with his
husband Ryan and their pups Lady and Gigi.
Books by Marc:
French Omelettes - Your New House Meal: https://amzn.to/2IVArRd
Table for Two: https://amzn.to/3lWodWY
Entertaining with Love - https://amzn.to/2J0Io7a
Marc's website: https://www.marcsievers.com/
Marc's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MarcRyanCo
Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcjsievers/
Marc on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjsievers
Marc's Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marcjsievers/
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