Garlic Rolls (Ukrainian Pampushki)
These garlic rolls (pampushki) are absolutely irresistible! Soft, fluffy dough with a golden, salty garlic crust and fragrant fresh herbs—just...
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Easy Summer Fruit Cake with Yogurt
Cherries, apricots, raspberries, red and black currants, all brought together in a delicious summer cake with a moist and fluffy...
Tulumba: Greek Syrupy Churros
If you’ve ever been to Greece (and if not, add it to your bucket list!), chances are you’ve tried these...
Raspberry Cream Layer Cake
The perfect balance between sweet and fruity flavors, this raspberry cream layer cake is a true delight. Light sponge layers...
Msemen: Moroccan Pancakes
Experience the warmth and richness of Moroccan cuisine with these traditional Msemen—flaky, pan-fried pancakes that are as satisfying as they are versatile. Made with fine...
Chef of the Week: Jakub Baster, the Culinary Force Behind Yingtao, NY
This week at Chef’s Pencil, we go behind the scenes with Chef Jakub, the Polish-born chef behind the bold and creative menu at Yingtao, one of New York City’s most...
Risotto alla Milanese: Risotto w/ Saffron & Sausage
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis cooks with us the most delicious Risotto alla Milanese with sausage—a dish so good it’s guaranteed to drive you crazy! This Northern Italian classic gets a hearty...
Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
This fresh and delicious Thai green papaya salad recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. This is a...
Megrelian Khachapuri
These Megrelian Khachapuri are absolutely irresistible. The warm, fluffy dough wrapped around rich, melted sulguni cheese is pure comfort food. A golden, crispy crust adds just the right crunch, while...
Chef of the Week: Sujan Sarkar — Reimagining Indian Fine Dining in Chicago
Few chefs are redefining the boundaries of Indian cuisine quite like Sujan Sarkar, the visionary behind Indienne, Chicago’s celebrated modern Indian fine dining restaurant. With a career that spans London,...
Kardinalschnitte wi/ Roasted Strawberries & Strawberry Cream
A Viennese-inspired showstopper made simple for home kitchens. This elegant layered dessert combines airy meringue and sponge cake ribbons with slow-roasted vanilla strawberries and strawberry-infused...
Thai Beef Panang Curry
This authentic Thai beef panang curry recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. It features tender slices of beef simmered in a rich,...
Peanut Butter Cake
Few desserts strike the perfect balance between nostalgic comfort and indulgent flavor like this peanut butter layer cake with milk chocolate frosting. Created by pastry chef Eric Wolitzky — our...
Chef of the Week: Chef Eric Wolitzky, Baking with Heart and Heritage
For Eric Wolitzky, baking wasn’t just a career choice — it was a legacy waiting to be embraced. Growing up in a family of New...
What to Eat in Munich, According to a Three-Star Michelin Chef
Tohru in der Schreiberei, the famed Munich restaurant, recently joined the very exclusive ranks of Germany’s three-starred Michelin restaurants—only 12 nationwide, and just two in Munich. Chef’s Pencil sat down...