An enjoyable culinary composition does not need to be complicated. With just 3 ingredients, a European style salad of Langoustines (small lobsters), figs, and mint make a divine chilled specialty. Try crostini with crushed pecans, and topped with chopped raisins for entertaining quick hors d’oeuvres. Tastefully inspired artichoke hearts filled with sautéed spinach, and topped with pine nuts creates a quintessential vegetable. For a fun dessert just spread puff pastry with jam, lightly twist the dough, and after baking dust with powder sugar.  The dynamic 3-some combines for a trinity of collectiveness for entertaining ease and it provides the perfect indulgence during this fast-paced season to hit the ground running. © Kelly McBride Loft