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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This wholesome Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity and nourishment. Packed with fiber-rich chickpeas, roasted eggplants, and ripe tomatoes, it delivers a...
There’s something undeniably comforting about a whole roasted chicken, especially when it’s infused with the bright aroma of lemon, the richness of butter, and the earthy notes of fresh herbs....
Gingerbread! There’s been a real gingerbread craze lately, and I couldn’t help but join in. After admiring (and tasting!) so many beautiful cookies, creative shapes, and festive ideas, I finally...
Who doesn’t love cookies? In our house, they’re always a big hit so much so that if they could replace soup, main courses, and dessert, my little ones would be...
The richness of Romanian gastronomy becomes especially evident during the Christmas season, when cooking plays a central role in the celebrations. Christmas is one of the most important holidays in...
Beigli with walnut and poppy seed filling is a cake that has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Transylvania, where there is a large...
This Cabbage and Rice dish—known in Greece as lahanorizo—is one of those humble, comforting meals that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavor. Tender cabbage,...
This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Chef Roberto Alcocer, the visionary behind Valle in Oceanside, California, and one of the leading ambassadors of modern Mexican cuisine in the United States....
Soft, chewy, and fragrant with pandan and coconut, these traditional Thai Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom) are a delightful bite-sized treat. Each dumpling wraps a warmly sweet coconut–palm sugar filling inside...
This comforting osso buco dish from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is everything you want in a hearty, slow-cooked meal. Meaty veal shanks are browned until caramelized,...
This cupcake centerpiece is a simple yet very impressive dessert to showcase when you’re hosting friends and family. Fluffy ricotta cupcakes topped with light, whipped white chocolate ganache come together...