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 homemade apple cider donuts coated in cinnamon sugar on a cooling rack with a mug of warm cider
  • October 06, 2026
Apple Cider Donuts Worth the Fryer Mess

Dear Chefs, apple cider donuts are cake donuts made with a reduced apple cider, fried until crisp at the edges...

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Image of Pro Chefly roasted cauliflower and cheddar soup with a toasted panko crunch topping, roasted florets and crusty bread
  • October 04, 2026
Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup With a Crunchy Top

Dear Chefs, roasted cauliflower and cheddar soup takes everything good about a broccoli cheddar bowl and gives it more depth,...

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Image of Pro Chefly green chile chicken chili in two bowls topped with sour cream, cilantro, avocado, Monterey Jack and tortilla chips
  • October 03, 2026
Green Chile Chicken Chili for the First Real Soup Night

Dear Chefs, green chile chicken chili is the lighter, brighter cousin of the red bowl, built on roasted poblano and...

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Image of Pro Chefly beer-braised bratwurst on toasted pretzel buns with jammy lager onions, grainy mustard and a glass of Oktoberfest beer
  • October 01, 2026
Beer-Braised Bratwurst and Onions for Oktoberfest at Home

Dear Chefs, beer-braised bratwurst is the rare Oktoberfest dish that tastes better at home than it does in a crowded...

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Image of Pro Chefly pear and hazelnut cake topped with sliced pears and toasted hazelnuts, served alongside a warm cup of coffee.
  • September 27, 2026
Brown Butter Pear and Hazelnut Cake for Early Autumn

Dear Chefs, browned butter and toasted hazelnuts are two of the shortest routes to making a simple cake taste like...

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Image of Pro Chefly homemade apple butter with fresh apples, cinnamon, rustic bread, and a Damascus paring knife.
  • September 25, 2026
Apple Butter From Scratch, Worth Every Hour on the Stove

Dear Chefs, apple butter is not butter and it is barely a preserve, it is what happens when you cook...

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Image of Pro Chefly crispy smashed potatoes with rosemary, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and creamy dipping sauce.
  • September 22, 2026
Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Gochujang Aioli

Dear Chefs, a smashed potato is an attempt to solve an old problem, which is that a roasted potato only...

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Image of Pro Chefly roasted chicken thigh with a rich savory glaze, green and black olives, capers, and fresh herbs.
  • September 19, 2026
Chicken Marbella, the Dinner Party Dish That Cooks Itself

Dear Chefs, Chicken Marbella has been quietly saving dinner parties since 1979, when the Silver Palate cookbook put prunes, olives...

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Image of Pro Chefly muffuletta sliders with sesame buns, Italian meats, melted cheese, and savory olive salad.
  • September 18, 2026
Muffuletta Sliders That Get Better the Longer They Sit

Dear Chefs, the muffuletta is one of the very few sandwiches that is scientifically better after sitting under a weight...

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Image of Pro Chefly roasted chicken thighs with crispy golden skin, chickpeas, caramelized lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme.
  • September 16, 2026
Chicken Thighs With Crispy Chickpeas and Preserved Lemon

Dear Chefs, this is a one-pan dinner built on a piece of kitchen physics that most weeknight recipes waste entirely,...

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Image of Pro Chefly creamy corn chowder with roasted corn, potatoes, green chiles, cilantro, and a drizzle of cream.
  • September 14, 2026
Charred Corn and Poblano Chowder to Bridge Summer and Fall

Dear Chefs, there is a two-week window every September where the corn is still good and the evenings have already...

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Image of Pro Chefly skillet queso with melted cheese, seasoned beef, roasted peppers, cilantro, and a tortilla chip cheese pull.
  • September 13, 2026
Green Chorizo Queso Fundido Straight From the Skillet

Dear Chefs, chorizo verde is the version of chorizo most kitchens outside of Toluca have never met, built on cilantro,...

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Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with pakkawood wa handle, on a walnut board with burrata, mango and strawberries
Saffron 61, Damascus Chef
$69.00
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Ochre 61, Damascus Chef
$71.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with red resin handle, on a walnut board with sliced tomatoes, basil and garlic
Garnet 60, Damascus Chef
$75.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with black triple-riveted handle, on a board with figs, honeycomb and goat cheese
Noir 60, Damascus Chef
$72.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with blue and burl wood resin handle, standing on a walnut board with green apple, kiwi and lime
Lapis 59, Damascus Chef
$83.00
Image of Pro Chefly 8-inch Damascus chef knife with green resin handle, on a walnut board with fresh mango, passion fruit and mint
Juniper 60, Damascus Chef
$79.00
Image of Pro Chefly 2-piece Damascus knife set with olivewood wa handles, overhead with rainbow chard, red pepper and lemon
Ochre 61, 2-Piece Set
$135.00
Image of Pro Chefly 3-piece Damascus knife set with black-and-amber pakkawood wa handles, overhead with lemon slices, garlic and thyme
Saffron 61, 3-Piece Set
$172.00
Image of Pro Chefly 2-piece Damascus knife set with black triple-riveted G10 handles, overhead with lemon and fresh strawberries
Noir 60, 2-Piece Set
$108.00
Image of Pro Chefly 3-piece Damascus knife set with black riveted handles, overhead on an end-grain board with watermelon, cucumber and lime
Noir 60, 3-Piece Set
$142.00
Image of Pro Chefly 9-inch Damascus gyuto chef knife with olivewood wa handle, overhead with radicchio, red onion and parsley
Ochre 60, Damascus Chef
$72.00