Chef and Cookbook Author Michael Schwartz Offers Must-Have Ingredients and Essential Entertaining Tips for the Holidays and Beyond.

Becoming a fantastic host and a proficient cook isn’t as complicated as it may seem. All it takes is a few great ingredients and simple entertaining tricks.

Chef Michael Schwartz, spokesperson for the International Olive Council’s Add Some Life campaign and author of MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat, says you don’t need years of experience or a kitchen full of professional-grade gadgets and tools. Keep a few great recipes and unique entertaining secrets up your sleeve and your guests will be wowed every time.