Started as an online cookbook where professional Chefs share their favorite recipes, Chef's Pencil has become a valuable resource for professional chef recipes, professional cooking advice, and news from the culinary industry.
Chef's Pencil was started by Sydney-based Chef Paul Hegeman. In addition to recipes, our featured Chefs also share culinary techniques, advice on cooking materials, and lots of tips for home cooks.
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TV shows and social media have glamorized life in the kitchen, turning chefs into pop-culture icons and sparking dreams of fame, food tours, and fortune. But for most culinary professionals,...
When you leave the cinema or theatre, or just when you’ve enjoyed a long day out, there is nothing like sitting down to a late meal with friends or family,...
A land rich in warmth, art, music, architecture, history, and certainly also cuisine: beautiful Italy is known the world over for its extraordinary culinary delights— a country that offers dishes...
This recipe is a celebration of spring produce elevated by classic French technique. Tender asparagus spears are paired with a silky Hollandaise sauce enhanced by...
Raised in Northern Colorado by two veterinarians, Bradyn Kawcak grew up with a deep connection to animals, nature, and the rhythms of the land — roots that continue to shape...
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
This Persian layered rice with millet, nuts and fruits is a festive and aromatic dish that highlights the art of Persian rice-making. Layered with fragrant...
Born and raised in Malta, Chef Jonathan Brincat grew up surrounded by the flavors and rituals of his hometown — early inspirations that continue to shape his work today. After...
Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...
Kutya (or kutia) is a festive Christmas Eve dish popular in Ukraine, Poland, and many other Central and Eastern European countries. Made with wheat, poppy...
Tom Yum Goong is one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes—a bold, aromatic soup that balances spicy, sour, and savory flavors in perfect harmony. This classic Tom Yum Goong recipe, shared...
From shelling peas with his grandmother in the South to getting a kitchen shout-out at Commander’s Palace at just 13, Chef Davis King’s love of food has always been part...
Beans… like never before! Garlicky, spicy, and fragrant with fresh rosemary, this white bean bruschetta brings a humble ingredient to life with bold Mediterranean flavors....
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...