Roasted Eggplant & Potato Moussaka
There’s a lot to love about a good Greek moussaka: tender eggplant, potatoes, richly flavored ground beef, and that thick, golden layer of creamy béchamel on top. But traditional versions...
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Veal & Beef
Beef lovers, this is the section for you. Our Chef’s aim is to bring you the absolute best beef recipes for your family meals or sophisticated dinner parties.
Halloween Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a fun Halloween dinner that goes beyond the usual spooky snacks and sweet treats? These jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are a delicious way to bring...
Halloween Monster Burgers
Who says Halloween fun has to be all about candy and sweet treats? These spooky monster burgers from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are a fun way to turn an ordinary family...
Beef Tenderloin with Café de Paris Sauce
This beef tenderloin with Café de Paris sauce is rich, elegant, and surprisingly straightforward to prepare. The tenderloin is seared with garlic and rosemary, finished in the oven, and served...
Orange Fennel Spareribs
Traditional Texas barbecue isn’t usually associated with orange marmalade or fennel, but that’s exactly what makes these Orange Fennel Spareribs so memorable. Created by Michelin-starred pitmaster Evan LeRoy, this recipe...
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....
Pan-Seared Ribeye with Red Wine, Garlic, and Rosemary
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Thai Beef Panang Curry
This authentic Thai beef panang curry recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It features tender slices of beef simmered in a rich,...
Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Cream Sauce
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...
Baked Meatball Pizza w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce & Cheese
This mouthwatering recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings together rustic Mediterranean flavors in a fun and unexpected format. Crisp, golden pizza bases serve as the foundation for juicy, herb-packed meatballs...
Mediterranean Spiced Beef Lasagna
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis puts a flavorful spin on classic lasagna with this hearty, homemade version. Layers of pasta are filled with a rich ground beef sauce, simmered gently with onions,...
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Renowned Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings you a recipe for the most delicious sweet and sour meatballs, packed with bold flavors and a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet glaze. These juicy, tender meatballs...
Lahm Bi Ajeen: Lebanese Meat Pies
You can call this the Middle Eastern pizza! Its name, Lahme Bi Ajine, literally means “meat with dough”—and honestly, could there be a better combination? Meat? Good! Dough? Good! Add...
Middle Eastern Stuffed Potatoes (Batata Mahshi)
Batata Mahshi (or Batata Mahshiyeh) translates to “stuffed potatoes”, a beloved dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. These tender potatoes are filled with a flavorful mixture of rice and meat, then...
Osso Buco with Apple Relish
Get ready to experience the perfect flavor combination with this Osso Buco paired with a zesty apple relish! As the tender, slow-braised meat melts in your mouth, the crisp, fresh...
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Red Sauce)
Soutzoukakia are spicy sausage-shaped meatballs that are lightly fried and then cooked in a tomato-based sauce. This dish comes from the once Greek part of Asia Minor, Smyrna, and was...
Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplants)
Papoutsakia is a delicious Greek dish with stuffed eggplants baked until soft, filled with a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, and baked till they get a...
Karnıyarık: Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
This traditional Turkish dish is never going to look elegant on the plate but it is a fantastic dish that’s worth trying out, and best served with rice, cacik or...
Dolma: Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves
Dolma means stuffed in Turkish and this is exactly what you’re getting with this famous Turkish dish. Vine leaves or cabbage leaves (lahana dolması) are stuffed with a delicious mixture...
Turkish Manti Recipe
Manti is a traditional Turkish dish featuring small dumplings filled with seasoned minced meat, served with a garlic & yogurt topping and drizzled with a flavorful chili & butter sauce....