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...
From humble beginnings in Tokyo to the pinnacle of New York’s fine dining scene, Chef Daisuke Nakazawa has charted a remarkable culinary journey—one that began...
This rustic pear tart by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a beautiful marriage of elegance and comfort. Featuring a buttery, crumbly base and a luscious cream cheese filling, it strikes a...
Zacuscă is Romania’s beloved vegetable spread, a flavorful blend of roasted eggplants, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It closely resembles caponata, the classic Sicilian eggplant dish, both in its rich, slow-cooked...
Just recently, Tohru in der Schreiberei joined the exclusive ranks of Germany’s three-star Michelin restaurants—an extraordinary milestone for Chef Tohru Nakamura and his team. The announcement brought a wave of...
Roasted to golden perfection, this delicious potato dish combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the comforting bite of baby potatoes, all seasoned with warm spices and herbs. It’s...
There’s something incredibly comforting about pulling a hot, cheesy Turkish pide straight from the oven. This recipe brings together a trio of cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and...
This is the perfect chocolate cake to serve as a dessert, for a decadent afternoon tea, or whenever chocolate cravings strike. Despite its impressive flavor, the recipe is deceptively simple...
At Jungsik in New York City, Chef Daeik Kim is helping define what modern Korean fine dining looks—and tastes—like in 2025. As Executive Chef of the acclaimed Tribeca restaurant, now...
There’s nothing better than hummus—except roasted red pepper hummus. The addition of roasted red peppers provides a fantastic depth of flavor to this classic Mediterranean...
One of the most beloved dishes in our family. Juicy, sweet peppers filled with fresh ground meat (beef or pork) and rice, sautéed with carrots, and generously topped with a...