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20+ Popular Turkish Foods To Try Out

Jan 10, 2025 | chefspencil.com | Caroline Williams

Posted on Categories: 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 range of dishes; great pride is taken in ensuring guests are offered copious amounts. Food abounds at any social occasion, and groups of family and friends meet regularly for breakfast and conversation in the mornings and for mezes and drinks in the evenings.
The World's Late Night Dining Capitals: The Cities Where Booking a Late Night Meal is Easiest

Aug 21, 2024 | chefspencil.com | Caroline Williams

Posted on Categories: When you leave the cinema or theatre, or just when you’ve enjoyed a long day out, there is nothing like sitting down to a late meal with friends or family, especially at the weekends when you don’t have to be up early for work. But the chance of finding a good restaurant still open for business late at night will depend on quite where you are.
Reduced Balsamic Recipe

Feb 9, 2024 | chefspencil.com | Paul Hegeman

Reduced Balsamic Recipe Reduced balsamic is one of those incredibly simple items to prepare, it is simply Balsamic Vinegar that has been thickened by way of evaporation over heat. This is a great ingredient to have on hand in any kitchen. It’s sweet yet slightly tart flavor not only is the perfect complement to many dishes but makes a very visually appealing garnish. Try it over grilled vegetables or salads and even on some desserts.
Thick Veal/Beef Stock

Nov 7, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Paul Hegeman

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees (430 farenheit)Separate the bones and spread them out in a baking tray and bake for approx 50 minutes, turning once during the cooking process, or until browned nicely. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Place the carrot, celery, onion, bay leaves and approx 10 peppercorns in a large stock pot. Using tongs carefully remove the bones from the tray and place them in the pot.
10 Most Popular Cajun Foods in the Southern US

Oct 26, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Christopher Woods

Posted on Categories: Louisiana has one of the most interesting collections of food influences across the United States, and Cajun food has gained notoriety internationally and is now regarded as some of the best in the world. This hearty, rich food is known for its bold and spicy flavors and huge portions of protein. Here we explore some of the best Cajun dishes you can find throughout Louisiana and Southern US.
Red Wine Mushrooms

Sep 25, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Bryan Scott

Slice 8-10 cups of whole baby portobello mushrooms or standard size. Place them in a large bowl. Pour 750 ml (about 3 cups) of wine over the mushrooms. Gently stir every 20 – 30 minutes. Pan roast 15-20 peppercorns. Let them cool for 30 minutes and then crush to coarse grind. Add to the mushrooms. Sauté fresh minced garlic to golden brown. Sprinkle choice of salt, to taste. Add to the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms soak for 6 hours. Again, stirring gently every 20-30 minutes.
Spanish (Galician) Octopus: Pulpo a'la Gallega

Aug 18, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Paul Hegeman

If the octopus is fresh, freeze it until frozen. Place the octopus in the fridge the night before preparing it, in order to allow it to defrost for cooking. Fill the large pot ¾’s with salted water and bring to the boil. Leaving the heat on high, place the octopus into the water and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the octopus from the water. Slice the tentacles into 1 cm (½ inch) thick pieces. Slice them a little thicker as you get to the thinner parts of the tentacles. Arrange on a wooden plate.
Types of Steak Cuts Explained by a Chef

Aug 17, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Paul Hegeman

Posted on Categories: Choosing the perfect cut of steak to suit your tastes can be quite difficult. Sometimes I like a beautifully tender piece of tenderloin fillet, other times I may be in the mood for a robust beefy sirloin or a juicy ribeye. Do your tastes vary like mine but you’re not sure what steak to buy to satisfy those varying cravings? Or maybe you’ve got guests coming to your barbecue and you’re not sure what to offer them. Then this little guide should come in incredibly handy.
Delicious Bites: Top 15 Popular Romanian Appetizers

Aug 17, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Corina Gruber

Posted on Categories: Ever wondered what Romanians serve when they have guests over, celebrate Easter or Christmas, or for special occasions like birthday parties and weddings? This article unveils the top 15 popular Romanian appetizers that you must try while in Romania. Let’s start with some trivia on the local appetizer’s culture, called “antreuri”. In Romania, appetizers are generally served on special occasions like Christmas, Easter, birthday parties, baptism parties and weddings.
Hollandaise Sauce

Aug 10, 2023 | chefspencil.com | Paul Hegeman

https://www.chefspencil.com Posted on Apr 23rd, 2015 Categories: Fill a medium sized saucepan approx 1/3 full with water and put on to boil. Place the butter in a clear microwave safe dish and microwave on high for approximately 5 minutes, (until the butter has separated). Pour the clarified butter off the top into another container and discard the white liquid left at the bottom. Reheat the clarified butter a further 2 minutes and skim any impurities off the surface.