Spain produces a great variety of unique and high-quality cheeses. Many of them are protected by the designation of origin with their own unique recipe| Chef's Pencil
A land rich in warmth, art, music, architecture, history, and certainly also cuisine: beautiful Italy is known the world over for its extraordinary| Chef's Pencil
There is no doubt that if you were to name the most internationally renowned Italian foods, many of them would probably come from the South: pizza,| Chef's Pencil
One of the first things you will think about when planning a trip to Rome, Italy's capital, will be the food. The locals are passionate about their meals,| Chef's Pencil
Neapolitan cuisine is characterized by its emphasis on simplicity, fresh ingredients, and a deep pride for their ancient culinary heritage. Napoli’s rich| Chef's Pencil
The epitome of the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan cuisine, is renowned worldwide for its simple, fresh, and nutritious foods. This is a region in which| Chef's Pencil
“Regione che vai, specialità che trovi.” This typical Italian saying perfectly describes the unique gastronomic identity of each of its regions,| Chef's Pencil
Whether it’s served in a salad, used in a main dish, simply served as a meze with wine, or used as an ingredient in desserts, cheese is a vital part of| Chef's Pencil
Chef's Pencil is a great destination for finding professional chef recipes shared by chef's from around the world. In addition to recipes, we write about news and trends from the culinary industry.| Chef's Pencil
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
For Cypriots, food has always been at the center of celebrations, holidays, and family meet ups. Over good food, people in Cyprus connect with one| 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
Excellent as a snack, an appetizer, a main course, or a dessert and matched with a good wine, cheese is the prince of the Italian cuisine. Italian cheese| 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