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....
Few chefs embody the idea of a truly global culinary journey quite like Chef Sebastián Vargas. Born in Colombia, shaped by the spice-laden markets of...
This Greek-style bean salad is the kind of simple, everyday dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors, it brings...
This coconut cake brings together classic tropical flavors of sweet mango and fragrant coconut with a subtle Middle Eastern touch from orange blossom water. Light, moist, and naturally rich, it’s...
This week, we’re honored to feature Chef Jeong-In Hwang, chef de cuisine of San Ho Won in San Francisco. San Ho Won is one of the most acclaimed Korean restaurants...
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,...
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...
During the holiday season, my kitchen is usually filled with cookies and small sweets meant for easy snacking. I tend to avoid elaborate cakes or cream-based desserts that spoil quickly...
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...
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...