Europe’s South has long been the epicenter of the continent’s culinary scene. Italian food is the most popular cuisine worldwide, while Spanish, Turkish and Greek also count amongst the world’s most popular cuisines. Add to the mix some fabulous Portuguese, Croatian and Balkan food. The cuisine of Southern Europe is often labeled as Mediterranean food, although dishes from other non-European countries along the Mediterranean coast such as Lebanon fit the description as well. Southern E...| Chef's Pencil
Personal Chef to exclusive clients and with many years experience in restaurants and hotels Chef Paul Hegeman shares with you some of his favourite recipes.| Chef's Pencil
This is one of my favourite desserts to prepare when having guests over for dinner as it can be completed entirely on the day before and leaves time to focus on other parts of the dinner on the night. On top of this early preparation ease, the quality chocolate, the creamy texture, and the accompaniment of chocolate’s perfect match; raspberries, ensures it is always a big winner with guests and never fails to impress. It is quite an adaptable dessert as well; if you are not a fan of Cointre...| Chef's Pencil
Creamy baked milk paired with the sweetness of fresh spring berries. As I’ve said before, “I love spring!” A time when menus virtually write themselves. How can one not incorporate strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries and blueberries into at least one course of a dinner menu. In this dish I’ve steeped more than stewed; blueberries, raspberries and boysenberries in a light sugar syrup to accompany the delicate panna cotta. Even if I’m only cooking for four I still tend to make th...| Chef's Pencil
It's never too late to bake a cake. Or… it's never too late to bake another cake. Honestly, cakes are my weakness and I always make them with love. My| Chef's Pencil
Transport yourself to Italy with this decadent chocolate panna cotta, a classic dessert with a luscious, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Next to| Chef's Pencil
This velvety smooth and delicately sweet treat is a masterpiece of simplicity and flavor, capturing the essence of Italian cuisine in every spoonful. Next| Chef's Pencil
This peanut butter and blueberry panna cotta recipe is a true delight for the senses. Combining the smoothness of peanut butter with the vibrant sweetness| Chef's Pencil
