Over the years, my Mom and my brother John have made this awesome All-American dessert…a flag cake! It’s the perfect dish to bring to your upcoming 4th of July parties, it’s cool and delicious. And with everything red, white, and blue on the shelves at the Dollar Tree…we were able to whip up a cute hostess gift to go along with our dessert! Here’s how to make this tasty American treat from Kraft!: 4 cups fresh strawberries 1 pkg....
Phew, it’s HOT out there! We’ve been serving up dishes to please everyone on these warm summer nights, and getting excited for the 4th of July! Everything from seafood to salad…we kept it fresh and cool. Well, except my sister’s boyfriend Mike’s (Now Famous) Crab Stuffed Mushrooms…they were fresh baked and DELICIOUS! Mike is an awesome cook, and he treated our whole clan to these seafood stuffed snacks…we just couldn’t get enough!...
We had the BEST dinner with the family the other night, and we really enjoyed a cool dinner on the patio. The key to keeping everyone comfy, but the food yummy…was serving dishes that were pretty “chill”. These are great dishes for a 4th of July celebration outdoors! We started off with my soon-to-be-sister in law’s Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella stacks. These cute little treats were delicious, and they fit right in with our red and white color scheme. They...
A few years ago, I went in search of a knock-your-socks-off Mac and Cheese recipe. I searched high and low, had many trial and errors…and ended up with this very rich “once in a blue moon” kind of dish. It is delicious, but it is decadent. It’s a definite hit with anyone who tries it…but a little extra yoga/gym time may be in order afterward! I used to make this about once a year for visiting friends back when I lived in Los Angeles, because they...
With ‘Dad’s Day’ approaching, this could be a meal to really “wow” your favorite guy, with something a little different. There is the saying, “When the cats away, the mice will play…” well around here at 3P…we say “When Mom’s away…we’ll make the recipes that Dad loves and Mom doesn’t eat!” When there’s only two of the three 3P Team Members to “hold down the fort”…I like to make favorite dishes for Dad. This dish contains...
Macarons are “all the rage” these days…you see them in bakery store windows, magazines, and all throughout Pinterest and the Blog-o-sphere. This delicate and delicious dessert can be a real show-stopper, and we’re lucky enough to have an easy-to-follow recipe from our reader Geoff Blain. We’re big fans of these cookies, and also big fans of Geoff! He spent many years as the assistant to Elizabeth Taylor, (where he learned some remarkable tricks-of-the-trade)...
Inside the Cave – It’s May! 91 degrees here in Las Vegas, and – BBQ TIME! We got back from Southern California visiting with our great friends Nancy and Tony Nemer not too long ago…stayed in Encinitas/Cardiff and discovered the – Mother of ALL Tri-Tip’s! The Seaside Market in Cardiff, California has been offering a special Burgundy Pepper marinated Tri-tip for years, and it’s so popular (and addictive!) with the locals...
We’re gearing up for an awesome Mother’s Day with nearly our whole clan! All of the Moms will be celebrating with Mimosas, an incredible brunch spread, cards, gifts, and of course the fun that comes along with such a large family gathering. We can’t wait. Before we get started, we wanted to share a quick idea for Mother’s Day Mimosas, and also share what we’re bringing to the table for brunch tomorrow! We’re loving that the weather in Vegas...
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t LOVE Italian food, and the 3P team is no different! We’re spoiled though, because my Aunt Nancy and Aunt Rena are Italian and make some of the BEST spaghetti sauce ever, and so does my Mom! Lots of veggies, all fresh, simple and wholesome. Aside from the fact that Italian might be one of the world’s most-liked cuisines, it also has recipes of dishes that are unbelievably simple to make. In addition, the ingredients used...
We had the most beautiful Easter brunch with our family…everybody brought a dish or two and I think everyone left with loosened belts! SO many tasty Easter treats from eggs to salads to cakes. Speaking of eggs and cake…or pie…my Aunt Shari brought over her delicious Quiche Lorraine and it was so good we even had it for breakfast again the day after Easter! This savory quiche is a snap to make, and to save even more time it can be made with pre-made pie crusts....
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