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
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Vegans, this section is for you! Discover new and exciting ways to create scrumptious dishes with thoughtful and generous ingredients by scrolling through the selection of dishes.| Chef's Pencil
Walnut-shaped cookies have always been on my radar though they can be bit of a challenge. They are wonderful cookies with a very soft, tasty dough and| Chef's Pencil
I love these orange-flavored butter cookies. They make a great treat for the holidays or anytime of the year. For me, oranges are a must in wintertime.| Chef's Pencil
Chocolate cookies are super easy to make at home and homemade cookies always taste better than the store-bought stuff. They are a sweet treat that we are| Chef's Pencil
Pistachio is a wonderful ingredient in desserts. Not only does it add a great flavor and texture, but its extraordinary color can transform a simple| Chef's Pencil
Imagine taking a bite out of a velvety smooth cloud infused with the rich and nutty essence of hazelnuts. Each spoonful is a symphony of delicate| Chef's Pencil
This chocolate strawberry cake is a new addition to my cake recipe collection and features lots of delicious chocolate - just the way I like it. The| Chef's Pencil
This recipe is a homemade take on the popular Kinder Milk Slice (Milch-Schnitte), featuring soft cocoa sponge layers filled with a creamy mascarpone and| Chef's Pencil
Sometimes I get a huge chocolate craving and I turn to chocolate desserts, very chocolatey. Cakes, cupcakes, tarts...whatever it is, it simply has to| Chef's Pencil
If you love caramel, figs, and cream cheese-heavy cakes, then this is a must-try recipe. I promise you won't get enough of it. It's perfect as a summer| Chef's Pencil
So, if it's blood orange season, this red orange and lemon mousse cake is a must. It's sweet and sour, with a crunchy base and a fine lemon mousse, while| Chef's Pencil
Princess cake aka Prinsesstårta, is one of the most well-loved Swedish cakes, often served as a birthday cake or even as a wedding cake.| Chef's Pencil
There’s nothing really seasonal about chocolate, but I thought the endorphin lift it gives could better be utilized in the gloomier months and as such have decided to put it on the winter menu. Some would say there’s enough chocolate in this recipe to make a Nordic Laplander trapped in 6 months of darkness forget about the “gloomy” weather. So if the words chocolate, indulgence and excess aren’t words you like to describe winter desserts, please move on. ……Kidding!! You can alwa...| Chef's Pencil
When it comes to cookies, we don't waste any time in our house – we just get down to business. We are big cookie lovers in our house, especially when they| Chef's Pencil
Cantucci are delicious Italian Christmas cookies the originated in the Tuscan town of Prato. Their original name is 'biscotti di Prato' and one of their| 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
Just imagine: a sweet, lightly crisp almond sponge on the outside, soft and tender on the inside—perfectly balanced beneath a cloud-like layer of delicate| Chef's Pencil
I love homemade cookies and we always have them in our house. Whether they're chocolate chip cookies, orange butter, walnut cookies, or plain condensed| Chef's Pencil
Multiple cream layers make elegant cakes, suitable for festive occasions and holidays, but you can definitely make it for pretty much any family occasion.| Chef's Pencil
I know it’s not overly creative of me, but hey can I help it if throwing mascarpone at any fresh fruit makes a wonderful dessert all on its own. Thank god for the Italians; they’ve created perfection in so many simple ingredients that lazy Chefs like me can impress with very little effort. With that said, I did stew the fruit and toast the almonds.| Chef's Pencil
This crepe cake is a labor of love. Although it does take a while to come together, it’s one of those cakes that everyone will remember, and demand over| Chef's Pencil
Baking recipes with Chefs Pencil - professional chefs generously share their expertise on baking that you can’t miss out. We bring you the best range of baking recipes about cakes, pies and desserts that are available to suit your own appetite and improve your cooking techniques.| Chef's Pencil
The luxurious Easter recipes on display will almost make you forget about chocolate. If you keep looking you may even find a recipe or two that will help you turn that chocolate into something even more amazing.| Chef's Pencil
Greek Chef Giorgos Tsoulis shows you how to make a great traditional syrupy cake called revani (or ravani) that comes from the area of Veria in the| Chef's Pencil
Cinnamon buns! Fluffy, flavored and sweet, they are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays spent at home. In Sweden and Finland,| Chef's Pencil
These iconic Italian pastries, a symbol of Sicilian cuisine, make for a fantastic treat that everyone will simply love. Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has opted for| Chef's Pencil
Chef’s Pencil presents a range of mixed drinks and cocktails. Here you will find the best selection of winter-warming drinks and summer thirst-quenchers. Browse an assortment of tasty non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as our distinctive alcoholic sensations!| 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
Occasionally time is not my best friend and that's when I choose to make simple, quick desserts – but they still have to be delicious. Brownies are just| Chef's Pencil
I love yule log cakes (or bûche de noël in French). They are so simple to make, yet delicate, delicious and just beautiful! Chocolate, vanilla, jam,| Chef's Pencil
This is exactly my kind of pudding, so easy to knock up when the fig season comes around. One of the pleasures for me of living on both sides of the world is that I get two fig seasons.| Chef's Pencil
Gâteau Magique literally translated to magic cake is a delicious French cake that is quite easy to make. It begins with a classic mixture of butter,| Chef's Pencil
Fraisier cake has French origins, reflected in its delicacy, its beautiful appearance and in how easy it is to make. The sponge has a delicate,| Chef's Pencil
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean| Chef's Pencil
Şekerpare are traditional Turkish cookies that are soaked in a sweet syrup flavored with lemon. They can be made with or without almonds - and this| Chef's Pencil
Our Kazandibi recipe is brought to you by Turkish-born Australian chef Arman Uz. Kazandibi is a delicious Turkish desert similar to a caramelized milk pudding or creme brulee. Kazandibi is an old Turkish desert dish and was served in the Ottoman Empire palaces.| Chef's Pencil
These golden, syrup-soaked bites are a true indulgence. Lokma, a Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fried dessert, is soaked in honey or sweet syrup and| Chef's Pencil
What better way to switch up the flavors of a trifle for a celebration than adding an oriental twist! The saffron elevates the pastry cream, the orange| Chef's Pencil
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| Chef's Pencil
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| Chef's Pencil
Melomakarona are delicious, traditional Greek cookies with a very long history: they hail from Byzantine times and were originally made for funeral wakes.| Chef's Pencil
If you’ve ever eaten baklava, chances are you’d have fallen in love with this simple, yet richly delicious dessert. Drenched in honey syrup, yet crunchy| Chef's Pencil
Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dessert made with the most creamy custard wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter| Chef's Pencil
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| Chef's Pencil
This No-Bake Vegan Date & Chocolate Cake is a must-try for dessert lovers! A base of dates, walnuts (or hazelnuts), and cocoa provides a naturally| Chef's Pencil
Colorful Swiss rolls are always an eye-catcher. There's something special about them that delights. They are delicate and sophisticated, and they can be| Chef's Pencil
White chocolate and raspberries are a match made in heaven. Which is why they are pretty common in my recipes. They reunite again for this white chocolate| Chef's Pencil
Once considered exotic fruits, figs have a unique taste and aroma and they can be easily found nowadays in many supermarkets and local food stores.| Chef's Pencil
Brownies, brownies, we love brownies! Banana brownies, caramel, pecan...or even raspberry brownies. That's what we're talking about here. I present to| Chef's Pencil
So many of us have loved meringue since childhood. This recipe brings together that wonderful taste of meringue with lemon curd, another childhood| Chef's Pencil
I just can’t get enough of fresh figs! This is such a super light and delicious polenta cake that uses these gorgeous seasonal figs combined with honey| Chef's Pencil
Plum dumplings is a beloved Romanian dish from the region of Transylvania. This dish was traditionally made to celebrate the arrival of autumn:| Chef's Pencil
This is a timeless recipe of a famous Greek chocolate cake that was all the rage in the 60', 70's and 80's. While the recipe is old, the Serano cake is| Chef's Pencil
Cakes that are quick to make, are soft, flavorful and creamy are my favorite. And since cream cakes usually require a bit of work, the easiest way is| Chef's Pencil
Whether you are a late or early riser you’ll appreciate the most important meal of the day. This delicious collection of breakfast recipes is sure to please.| Chef's Pencil
Muhallebi is a traditional milk pudding popular in the Middle East all the way from Turkey to Iraq and Egypt (called locally Mehalabeya) . Its has a| Chef's Pencil
If you’re feeling a bit pickish, browse through a delightful selection of sweet and savoury snacks. Even when you’re not – there are few ideas you can save for later!Check out our delicious snacks recipes!| Chef's Pencil
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis presents the most amazing, super delicious, crunchy, light and aromatic Galaktoboureko, a delicious Greek custard pie and one of the| Chef's Pencil
Azevias de Natal is a delicious dessert, typically enjoyed at Christmas time in Portugal. These little sweet pockets of flaky pastry are filled with a| Chef's Pencil
These lemon blueberry baked oatmeal cups are super easy to make but deliver maximum satisfaction! This recipe makes 6 delicious cups, perfect for| Chef's Pencil
This is a delicious fruity cake recipe by Bahar Tanriverdi, a super-talented Turkish chef. It's made with a mix of berries such blueberries, raspberries,| Chef's Pencil
If you love sweet and sour desserts, with a sublime lemon flavor and delicious pieces of raspberry, you're in the right place! If you don't, you're still| Chef's Pencil
The cake pops you often spot in bakeries or at parties are a dessert beloved by both young and old. And, believe it or not, they are very easy to make.| Chef's Pencil
Well, I said what I said...it’s the weekend so it’s time for baking. And I'm trying something new this weekend - introducing amandine(s), a| Chef's Pencil
Coffee and chocolate are a combination I truly love. I should also mention chocolate + caramel, chocolate + cherries, chocolate + walnuts, and chocolate +| Chef's Pencil
Cherries, apricots, raspberries, red and black currants, all brought together in a delicious summer cake with a moist and fluffy batter. This batter, made| Chef's Pencil
This rustic mixed berry galette is a dessert so simple that even a child can make it! Its charm lies in its imperfection and rustic vibe. Which means you| Chef's Pencil
Can you believe that this fluffy, delicious-looking plum pie contains neither eggs nor dairy? That's why I love using mineral water; it works magic with| Chef's Pencil
Plums have to be the best autumn fruit. Their intense color, sweet taste, and overall flavor make them the most versatile autumn fruit. I've used them in| Chef's Pencil
Weekends always call for a tasty treat, whether it’s a simple dessert or something more elaborate and decadent. If you opt for the rich and tasty, a| Chef's Pencil
Hencleș is a traditional Transylvanian dessert with Saxon origins. The Transylvanian Saxons were a large ethnic German group that settled in Transylvania,| Chef's Pencil
Fogatsa, a beloved sweat Easter bread, originates from the Greek island of Corfu. With a history of Venetian rule spanning several centuries, Corfu's| Chef's Pencil
