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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The crisp autumn breeze signals the arrival of two of the most highly anticipated culinary seasons: crab and truffle. These luxurious ingredients, celebrated for their unmatched flavors and rarity, take...
When you leave the cinema or theatre, or just when you’ve enjoyed a long day out, there is nothing like sitting down to a late meal with friends or family,...
Papanași are traditional, deep-fried cheese-filled donuts usually served with jam and sour cream. They are super delicious and they are probably the most popular Romanian dessert. You can find them...
This is a delicious and incredibly flavorful vegan dish. A comforting dahl or stew made with sweet potatoes, red lentils, coconut milk, and spinach, it’s the ultimate comfort food! The...
This pistachio mascarpone cake is a luscious treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of roasted pistachios with the creamy sweetness of mascarpone cheese. The...
If there’s anything you should be making this winter, it’s your own marshmallows! They are super soft and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! And if you’re making marshmallows, you might as well make...
Maybe one of the best flavor combinations in the world is pistachios and chocolate! If you don’t believe me, try it yourself with these buttery pistachio sandwich cookies filled with...
This eggplant salad, locally known as salata de vinete, is arguably one of the best Romanian dishes and certainly one of the most popular appetizers....
Not everyone is a fan of matcha powder, but in these Matcha Cranberry Rolls, the earthy flavor of matcha pairs beautifully with the sweet and tangy cranberry jam. Finished with...
Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico, Chef Giorgos Tsoulis crafts an irresistible Pico de Gallo Shrimp and Avocado Salad. Juicy shrimp are paired with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, creamy...
Christmas is a time for sharing and cherishing moments with family. Among the many cherished Venezuelan traditions, enjoying delicious traditional dishes at family gatherings holds...
What do you do with a stray salmon fillet you find in the fridge? I stumbled upon one recently, and with a few carefully chosen ingredients, shaped it into balls,...