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.
Tried and Tested Chef Recipes
Chef's Pencil only features recipes from professional Chefs and so all our recipes are tried and tested. Take a look at our most popular recipes or check out the latest dishes we’ve added to the site.
View all
Meet Our Chefs
Need some help deciding what to choose? Take a look at our most popular recipes or check out the latest dishes we’ve added to the site.
View all
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,...
Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...
Hoisin sauce is a thick, savory, and slightly sweet condiment commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking. This Asian staple sauce is super easy to prepare...
Hallacas are the heart of the holiday season in Venezuela and are one of the most popular Venezuelan Christmas dishes. These delicious cornmeal tamales are...
Few things are more comforting than gathering in the kitchen on a cold winter’s day, chatting and cooking something delicious with your loved ones. These walnut cookies are perfect for...
Tender pork infused with the vibrant flavor of peppers, orange and honey that melts in your mouth! The sweet and tangy orange pairs perfectly with the succulent pork, delivering a...
Did you make too much pasta for lunch or dinner? Or maybe you have a couple of leftover portions you’re not sure how to use? This savory egg and cheese...
Tuscan sauce is creamy, aromatic with a wonderful garlic flavor and goes perfectly with salmon. And, as well as delicious, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and while it’s...
Canned tuna is more versatile than just being used in pasta or sandwiches. You can, for instance, make these delicious tuna meatballs that go well with creamy mashed potatoes, mashed...
If you have a handful of fresh and well-ripened apricots and want to make an easy and delicious dessert this is the perfect recipe for you. Galette is a French...
Majarete is a traditional Venezuelan dessert akin to a pudding and made with coconut milk, papelón (unrefined cane sugar), and corn flour (which gives it its distinctive consistency). It Majarete...