Turkish Meat Börek
If you’ve ever visited Türkiye or the Balkans, chances are you fell in love with börek, the irresistible savory pastry found in bakeries, cafés, and family kitchens across the region....
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Juicy Turkey Skewers with Chef’s Secret Marinade
These turkey skewers are marinated in Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ secret marinade, a simple yet flavorful blend of buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest. The buttermilk gently tenderizes...
Traditional Greek Cuttlefish Stew
This Greek cuttlefish stew is a rustic seafood dish full of deep Mediterranean flavors. Tender pieces of cuttlefish are slowly braised with sweet onions, tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic spices...
Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ spinach and ground turkey lasagna is all about simple ingredients treated with care. A slow-simmered turkey sauce, silky béchamel, and tender spinach pasta come together in layers...
Gnocchi Soup with Bacon & Herbs
This comforting gnocchi soup by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together simple ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors in a rich, creamy bowl that’s perfect for cold days. Bacon, herbs, and vegetables create a...
Middle Eastern Beef and Potato Scramble
Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, this beef and potato scramble highlights how a few well-chosen ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. Inspired by Middle Eastern home cooking, it...
Thai Roast Duck Red Curry
This classic Thai red curry is a refined dish from Thailand’s royal cuisine, known for its careful balance of richness, gentle heat, and natural sweetness. In this version developed and...
French Fries w/ Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Pork and Bacon
This indulgent dish by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together crispy French fries, tender pork, smoky bacon, and a rich blue cheese cream sauce for a bold and satisfying combination. Comforting yet...
Chicken Majboos
Majboos is a traditional Qatari dish, and after spending so many years in Qatar, you could say I take pride in it just as much as I take pride in...
Osso Buco with Slow-Simmered Beans
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, then simmered gently with creamy...
Middle Eastern Sausage & Pea Casserole
This dish screams fall-winter comfort food, bringing everything you crave in one hearty bake. The warm spices and smoky sausage create a rich, aromatic base that fills the kitchen with...
Steak Caprese
Inspired by the timeless Italian Caprese salad — the quintessential Italian dish, as Chef Paul Hegeman, Chef’s Pencil founder, describes it — this recipe transforms a few simple ingredients into...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce
A beloved Thai street food classic, these fish cakes — known as Tod Mun Pla — combine the bold flavors of red curry, kaffir lime leaves, and tender white fish...
Potato Dauphinois: French Scalloped Potatoes
Few dishes capture the essence of French comfort cooking like Potato Dauphinois. This rich, creamy gratin layers thinly sliced potatoes with butter, garlic, and thyme, all baked slowly in heavy...
Mediterranean Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole
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...
Classic Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—Greek dishes, beloved both in Greece and abroad. This hearty casserole layers tender potatoes, golden fried eggplant, a rich ground...
Italian Meatballs with Rosemary
These Italian meatballs with rosemary are fluffy, flavorful, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you combine beef, pork, Parmesan, and fresh rosemary into perfectly seasoned...
Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry w/ Homemade Curry Paste
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
Persian Layered Rice with Millet, Nuts & Fruits
This Persian layered rice with millet, nuts and fruits is a festive and aromatic dish that highlights the art of Persian rice-making. Layered with fragrant spices, dried fruits, nuts, and...
Thai-style Braised Pork Belly w/ Egg: Tom Palo
Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...
Authentic Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...
Chilli Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Vegetables
This irresistible roast chicken is a family favorite and the signature dish of David’s wife, Sohani. Every time she makes it, the result is the same: golden, crispy skin wrapped...
Risotto alla Milanese: Risotto w/ Saffron & Sausage
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis cooks with us the most delicious Risotto alla Milanese with sausage—a dish so good it’s guaranteed to drive you crazy! This Northern Italian classic gets a hearty...
Megrelian Khachapuri
These Megrelian Khachapuri are absolutely irresistible. The warm, fluffy dough wrapped around rich, melted sulguni cheese is pure comfort food. A golden, crispy crust adds just the right crunch, while...
