entertaining Archives - Pook's Pantry Recipe Blog A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:54:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.8 https://www.pookspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-PP-favicon-32x32.png entertaining Archives - Pook's Pantry Recipe Blog 32 32 Chestnut Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/chestnut-stuffed-pork-loin-roast-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chestnut-stuffed-pork-loin-roast-recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/chestnut-stuffed-pork-loin-roast-recipe/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=8845 This chestnut stuffed pork loin recipe is a delicious, showstopper of a dinner. A flavorful pork loin roast is perfect for Sunday dinner with the family. It is also special enough for your holiday table or celebratory occasions. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/chestnut-stuffed-pork-loin-roast-recipe/feed/ 0 Porcini Crusted Beef Tenderloin for Christmas https://www.pookspantry.com/porcini-crusted-beef-tenderloin-roast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=porcini-crusted-beef-tenderloin-roast https://www.pookspantry.com/porcini-crusted-beef-tenderloin-roast/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=4767 Porcini crusted beef tenderloin roast is the perfect Christmas dinner. This is our special occasion meal. Dried porcini mushrooms, ground into a powder, dust the outside of the tenderloin, enhancing the flavor of this delicate cut of meat.  I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/porcini-crusted-beef-tenderloin-roast/feed/ 0 Pavlova with Fresh Raspberry Coulis https://www.pookspantry.com/pavlova-with-raspberry-coulis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pavlova-with-raspberry-coulis https://www.pookspantry.com/pavlova-with-raspberry-coulis/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:22:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/a-dessert-that-wont-end-up-on-your-coulis/ A melt in your mouth pavlova with a soft marshmallowy middle, and a perfectly crisp exterior. Topped with billowy whipped cream and a fresh raspberry sauce, this is a showstopping summer dessert. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for this info. If you’d like to...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/pavlova-with-raspberry-coulis/feed/ 0 Tom and Jerry Recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/tom-jerry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tom-jerry https://www.pookspantry.com/tom-jerry/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:54:32 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/tom-jerry/ Warm and slightly boozy, this Tom and Jerry recipe makes the perfect holiday cocktail. Full of warm spices, the thick batter is whipped until frothy and topped with freshly grated nutmeg. Made with warm milk or hot water, this winter drink is a Christmas classic. I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/tom-jerry/feed/ 5 The best buttermilk herb dip https://www.pookspantry.com/the-best-buttermilk-herb-dip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-buttermilk-herb-dip https://www.pookspantry.com/the-best-buttermilk-herb-dip/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=34150 Creamy buttermilk herb dip is made with only a handful of ingredients. The gorgeous green color comes from a variety of herbs. It is simple to make – just toss everything in the blender! This dip is the BEST, and it’s a great recipe to have in your back pocket when you need something fast,...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/the-best-buttermilk-herb-dip/feed/ 0 Creamy langostino salad bruschetta https://www.pookspantry.com/creamy-langostino-salad-bruschetta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creamy-langostino-salad-bruschetta https://www.pookspantry.com/creamy-langostino-salad-bruschetta/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:55:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=32661 Creamy langostino salad, ripe tomatoes, and avocado top toasted crostini for an easy, elegant appetizer. Langostino bruschetta is perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, but it is quick and simple enough for any night. To make it easier for seafood lovers to find all of my langostino recipes, I’ve put them in one place...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/creamy-langostino-salad-bruschetta/feed/ 4 Thanksgiving beef tenderloin recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/thanksgiving-beef-tenderloin-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thanksgiving-beef-tenderloin-recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/thanksgiving-beef-tenderloin-recipe/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=28470 Chateaubriand is the perfect special occasion meal for a small gathering. This beef tenderloin recipe for Thanksgiving is great for a guest list of just a few people. Learn how to make the perfect center cut tenderloin and never fear overcooking this cut of meat again. To roast a whole tenderloin, check out this porcini...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/thanksgiving-beef-tenderloin-recipe/feed/ 1 Warm langostino lobster roll recipe https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-recipe-warm-lobster-rolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=langostino-recipe-warm-lobster-rolls https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-recipe-warm-lobster-rolls/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=12114 For a twist on tradition, try this warm, buttered langostino lobster roll recipe. Simply sauté langostino tails in a bit of butter and capers, then spoon into buttered and toasted rolls for a delicious and easy summer treat. If you’re a langostino lover or you just want to try something new for dinner, you can...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-recipe-warm-lobster-rolls/feed/ 2 Langostino dip with artichokes https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-dip-with-artichokes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=langostino-dip-with-artichokes https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-dip-with-artichokes/#respond Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/?p=18640 Put a seafood spin on the classic with this artichoke langostino dip. Creamy and cheesy like the version everyone loves, but this one is also full of delicate langostino tails. This tasty dip is perfect for a celebration at home. Perfect for a night in, for celebrating or for game night, this dip is sure...

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]]> https://www.pookspantry.com/langostino-dip-with-artichokes/feed/ 0 Doing My Part to Prevent Scurvy… https://www.pookspantry.com/doing-my-part-to-prevent-scurvy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=doing-my-part-to-prevent-scurvy https://www.pookspantry.com/doing-my-part-to-prevent-scurvy/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:05:00 +0000 https://www.pookspantry.com/doing-my-part-to-prevent-scurvy/ Every now and then I buy random things and hope I can make something good with the various items that have found their way into my cart.   Once in a while I’ll stumble upon something magnificent, on (thankfully rare) occasions it’s been a disaster, in which case the pizzeria is on speed dial and more often...

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