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....
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,...
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 Terra, the two-starred Michelin restaurant...
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...
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, a very hot pan, and...
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,...
This vinegar-marinated octopus is a classic Greek seafood dish that highlights the natural flavor and tender texture of octopus. Slowly cooked with aromatic vegetables such...
At Condita in Edinburgh, Chef Tyler King leads one of the UK’s most quietly ambitious kitchens — a restaurant built on precision, patience, and trust. Known for its surprise tasting...
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...
Dyeing Easter eggs with onion skins is a long-standing tradition in Romania, where this recipe comes from. For decades, especially in the days before artificial...
There’s no true Greek Easter celebration without tsoureki. In this recipe, chef Giorgos Tsoulis shares his take on the beloved classic, blending butter, eggs, and sugar into a rich, tender...