Chef's Notes

Shhh… you found my notes. I’m Chef Tyler, since you’re here, you might as well stay. This is where I scribble down the sharpest stories, unwrap the juiciest kitchen secrets, and share a few truths most brands won’t tell you. Pull up a chair—let’s talk knives, food, and everything in between.

Image of Pro Chefly bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with melted cheese and finished with a sweet honey drizzle.
  • September 06, 2026
Chorizo and Manchego Stuffed Dates for Football Sunday

Dear Chefs, every host needs one appetizer that takes ten minutes and makes people ask where you got it, and...

Image of Pro Chefly sheet pan Italian sausage with roasted bell peppers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
  • September 03, 2026
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers for Back-to-School Weeknights

Dear Chefs, September has a particular kind of chaos to it, where everyone is suddenly on a schedule again and...

Image of Pro Chefly smoked beef brisket sliced on a wooden cutting board with a peppery bark and tender, juicy center.
  • September 02, 2026
Honey-Glazed Brisket Worth the Long Braise for Rosh Hashanah

Dear Chefs, brisket is the one holiday centerpiece where the cooking is easy and the carving is where people lose...

Image of Pro Chefly herb-roasted pork shoulder with golden onions and savory pan juices.
  • September 01, 2026
Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder for the First Cool Night

Dear Chefs, there is one evening every September where you open a window out of habit and immediately close it...

Image of Pro Chefly okra recipe with tender okra simmered in a rich tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
  • August 31, 2026
Okra & Tomato Stew for Anyone Who Thinks They Hate Okra

Dear Chefs, okra has spent decades taking the blame for something that is almost entirely the cook's fault, because nearly...

Image of Pro Chefly Santoku knife slicing fresh yellow squash alongside eggplant and basil on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 30, 2026
The Three Virtues: The History Behind the Santoku's Name

Dear Chefs, santoku translates to three virtues, which is an unusually poetic name for a kitchen tool and an unusually...

Image of Pro Chefly plum tart topped with fresh plums and sliced almonds, finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
  • August 28, 2026
The Roasted Plum & Almond Tart That Makes You Look Like a Baker

Dear Chefs, there is a particular category of dessert that photographs like pastry school and cooks like a weeknight, and...

Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef knives with hammered blades and wood handles displayed on a cutting board with garlic and red chilies.
  • August 27, 2026
Damascus Steel vs Carbon Steel: Which Belongs in Your Kitchen

Dear Chefs, this comparison gets asked constantly and it contains a small trap right at the front, because Damascus and...

Image of Pro Chefly fig and prosciutto pizza with fresh figs, melted cheese, and crispy golden crust.
  • August 26, 2026
Honey & Fig Flatbread, Fancier-Looking Than It Has Any Right to Be

Dear Chefs, late-summer figs are so good and so briefly available that the only real mistake you can make is...

Image of Pro Chefly grilled tri-tip steak sliced medium-rare with a smoky charred crust and fresh herb chimichurri sauce.
  • August 25, 2026
Santa Maria Tri-Tip: The Backyard Steak Alternative Worth Knowing

Dear Chefs, somewhere on the central coast of California a butcher decided the triangular tip of the sirloin was worth...

Image of Pro Chefly Damascus Kiritsuke knife with Japanese-style wood handle and precision-forged patterned blade.
  • August 24, 2026
Is a Kiritsuke Worth It for Home Cooks?

Dear Chefs, the kiritsuke is the knife people fall in love with from across a room, all severe angles and...

Image of Pro Chefly crispy cast-iron chicken thighs with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
  • August 23, 2026
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes for Easy Weeknights

Dear Chefs, chicken thighs are the most forgiving thing you can put over fire, which is exactly why they belong...