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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Crêpes Suzette is one of those classic French desserts that feels both simple and a little special at the same time. Soft, delicate crêpes are coated in a buttery orange...
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...
If you’re craving something light, flavorful, and colorful that still feels satisfying, this pea and cream cheese quiche is a perfect choice. The crust is...
Pork chops are the kind of dinner staple that never gets boring. They can be rich and comforting with creamy sauces and caramelized glazes, or fresh and lighter with herbs,...
This protein-packed Mediterranean chicken and chickpea salad is packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and plenty of healthy, nourishing ingredients. Tender chicken breast is paired with chickpeas, quinoa, baby spinach, and...
Few chefs embody the elegance and precision of modern French haute cuisine quite like Jean-Philippe Blondet. As Chef Patron of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester,...
Cottage cheese has become incredibly popular recently, finding its way into everything from high-protein breakfasts to pasta sauces and desserts. And for good reason. Its creamy texture, mild flavor, and...
For many diners, Michelin-starred restaurants represent the pinnacle of food and wine pairing — places where sommeliers uncover hidden gems, champion terroir, and elevate the dining experience through carefully curated...
This Mediterranean-inspired white bean dip is a quick and satisfying appetizer made with pantry staples. Creamy white beans are blended until smooth, then combined with...
This dish by Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron brings together some of the finest elements of coastal cooking, pairing delicately cooked sea trout with a rich yet balanced combination of vegetables and...
Portuguese cornstarch cookies, known as Biscoitos de Maizena, are beloved for their delicate texture and simple ingredients. Made with cornstarch, butter, powdered sugar, and eggs,...
In most high-prestige professions, a degree is a required gateway. But what about fine dining? Is a culinary school education necessary to reach the top of the UK’s culinary scene?...