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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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....
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...
Updated for 2026: refreshed recipes, new photos, and expanded traditional dishes. Christmas and Easter are the two most important holidays in Romania. This is when families come together, everyone gets...
Greek Easter is the most important and opulently celebrated religious holiday in Greece, unfolding over eight days of deep tradition, symbolism, and, of course, extraordinary food. It’s a time when...
Buttery, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, these lemon bars bring together a delicate walnut shortbread base and a smooth lemon custard that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. The...
Traditionally served after the midnight Easter service in Greece, Magiritsa is a deeply symbolic dish that marks the end of Lent. While the classic version is made with lamb offal,...
This delicate herb bouquet recipe was created by two-Michelin-starred chef Rafael Cagali, chef and founder of Da Terra in London. Combining fresh herbs, edible flowers,...
This elegant white chocolate cream is a smooth, custard-style dessert made with just a few simple ingredients: cream, egg yolks, and white chocolate. The result is a rich yet delicate...
This savory spinach and ricotta pancake casserole is a delicious baked dish made by rolling tender homemade pancakes around a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, then baking them with eggs...
This delicious fish stew recipe is inspired by Moqueca, the iconic Brazilian seafood stew, and comes from Chef Rafael Cagali, chef and founder of Da...
Chef Woongchul Park, co-founder of Sollip, is one of the most compelling voices in London’s modern fine dining scene. Together with his wife and pastry chef Bomee Ki, he has...
The kitchen at Chef’s Pencil wasn’t filled with the scent of searing scallops or reduced demi-glace this week. Instead, it smelled of old yearbooks, digital archives, and the quiet hum...
With just a few simple techniques and high-quality ingredients, you can cook a perfectly seared beef ribeye in minutes. The secret lies in proper seasoning,...
These mussels in red sauce are a simple yet elegant dish packed with Mediterranean flavor. Fresh mussels are gently cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onions, white wine,...