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 is a great way to cook rabbit legs: season them with salt, pepper, garlic and thyme, wrap them in aluminum foil with a bit of butter and slow-cook them...
When the goal is to achieve intriguing and memorable flavors, it is sometimes the simplest ingredients that give the best results. That’s precisely the case with our sea bass with...
This traditional Turkish dish is never going to look elegant on the plate but it is a fantastic dish that’s worth trying out, and best served with rice, cacik or...
Dolma means stuffed in Turkish and this is exactly what you’re getting with this famous Turkish dish. Vine leaves or cabbage leaves (lahana dolması) are stuffed with a delicious mixture...
Balsamic vinegar, the “black gold”, is Italy’s and very probably the world’s, most prized and refined condiment ever created. Balsamic vinegar derives from the aging of cooked grape must and...
Manti is a traditional Turkish dish featuring small dumplings filled with seasoned minced meat, served with a garlic & yogurt topping and drizzled with a flavorful chili & butter sauce....
Africa is a wonderful and diverse continent of contrasts. More than 80% of the continent is tropical, but, surprise, the majority of it is also in the Northern hemisphere. It...
Turkey’s diverse geography and climate have transformed the country into a fruit treasure trove boasting hundreds of varieties. This cherished bounty holds a unique place in Turkish culture and cuisine,...
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this Romanian lamb soup with sorrel. This recipe, perfect for 10-12 servings, holds a special place in our family’s heart and has become a...