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
Chefs Pencil provides an impressive collection of vegetarian recipes. Not just the ubiquitous risottos and pastas but impressive soups, main courses, funky starters and impressive canapés. A true Chef’s collection of vegetarian recipes.| Chef's Pencil
Italy, a country celebrated for its art, culture and cuisine, is also a treasure trove of delectable pastries. From the northern regions of Piedmont to| 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
You will find an abundance of wonderful sweets and desserts in Turkey. They really know how to do fabulous things with sugar, which is probably what has| Chef's Pencil
Turkish people are exceptionally proud of their cuisine, claiming it is the best in the world. But it's not just the quality of the ingredients and the| Chef's Pencil
History, season, and place define Greek desserts. All Greek cuisine is influenced by neighboring countries to the east, such as Turkey, Israel, and| Chef's Pencil
Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is a small country with much more to offer than its size may suggest. A country where the sun shines 300 days a| Chef's Pencil
If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, there’s few places better than a vacation to Corfu! The queen of the Ionian islands, and the getaway of Empress| Chef's Pencil
