Looks matter. Sure, it’s just one factor but we can’t deny its weight. Whether we’re choosing a jacket or a car, we want it to please our eyes. And food is no exception. Yes, it should taste good, yes, it should be nutritious but why can’t it be beautiful too?
Don’t worry, you won’t automatically turn into a 13-year-old Instagrammer if you admire the colors and arrangements of your dish.
The subreddit r/CulinaryPlating is a perfect example of that. Its member list has everyone from home cooks to professional chefs, and they all celebrate a gorgeous plate when they see one. Here are some of them.
#1 Mango Tart W/ Whipped Coconut Ganache, Guava Cremeux, Fresh Berries, & Violas
Image source: somethingregal
#2 Microgreen Summer Rolls
Image source: Zorbaxxxx
#3 Apple And Coconut Spheres
Image source: alainthechef
#4 Pear Poached In Red Wine, Hazelnuts Crumble, Lemon Gel, And White Chocolate Mousse!
Image source: fitnessmind-chefmajk
#5 Mango And Passionfruit Tart, Passionfruit Sauce, Lime Foam, Rasberry Coulis, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Image source: mike_cooks_food
#6 Smørrebrød With Swiss Moutains Potatoes, Vegan Mustard Mayo And Pickled Beetroot Cream
Image source: alainthechef
#7 Turmeric + Cardamom Infused Rice/ Masala Sweet Potato Stuffed Pani Puri/ Date, Tamarind, Seed Oil Reduction/ Toasted Almond
Image source: jibatator
#8 Turnip Ceviche Mit Leche De Tigre, Sweet Potato, Coriander Oil, Roasted Corn
Image source: alainthechef
#9 Strawberry & Cherry Tomatoes Salad, Goat Cheese Mousse, Beetroot, Mint, Sumac
Image source: AndyD89
#10 White Chocolate Cheesecake, Tarragon Cremeux, Blackberry Cremeux, Blackberry Gel, Tarragon Ice-Cream, Chocolate Crumble – Version 2
Image source: dvorakdev
#11 Saffron Risotto With Wild Garlic And Morel Mushrooms
Image source: berriesandspice_food
#12 Lamb Tartare, Confit Egg Yolk, Asparagus, Peas, Broad Beans, Foraged Herbs
Image source: setsurtoo
#13 Lemon Meringue Pie With Honeycomb; Orange And Lemon Foam Topped With Honeycomb’glass’
Image source: reddit.com
#14 Kiwi Tart With Condensed Kiwi Gelatin
Image source: trunkadunks
#15 Hi! I’m The Pastry Chef At A Local Restaurant. Admittedly Plating Is My Weakness As I’ve Been More Of A Bakery Girl In The Past. Anyway This Is A Key Lime Mousse Cake, Graham Crust, White Chocolate Mirror Glaze, Toasted Coconut, Candied Citrus, And Key Lime Fluid Gel. Served With Coconut Ice Cream
Image source: tarynmisuu
#16 Reconstructed Beef Wellington. Sous Vide Tenderloin. Mushroom Puff Cage. Port Reduction. Lion’s Mane Duxelles. Serrano
Image source: samcarter194
#17 Caramelized Apple Tart, Mascarpone Ice-Cream
Image source: LaviRavi
#18 Caramel And Custard Napoleon, Puff Pastry, Caramel Corn And Honeycomb Pastry Top
Image source: reddit.com
#19 Fig, Raspberry, And Chocolate Prepared Several Ways
Image source: trunkadunks
#20 Beets, Kaymak, Sourcherry
Image source: paionia
#21 Carrot, Escarole, Pistachio Brittle
Image source: SnooTangerines5218
#22 Carrot Cake With Mascarpone Mousse, Ricotta Ice Cream, Carrot Honey Gel
Image source: dvorakdev
#23 Traditional Balanzoni, Browned Butter, Fried Sage And Hazelnut
Image source: TheLeibonator
#24 Forced Rhubarb, Buttermilk, Almond & Honey
Image source: Neder-wiet
#25 Scallops Baby! Let Me Know What You Think!
Image source: awcadwel
#26 Yellowfin Tuna, Seared Scallops, Avocado Wasabi Puree, Cucumber Salsa, Radish Salad, Hibiscus Vinegar
Image source: chefbryce1987
#27 Panfried Potatoes, Asparagus, Pea Puree And A Peanut Sauce
Image source: oskarbakker
#28 Guinness, Chocolate And Hazelnut
Image source: Neder-wiet
#29 Scallops On A Bed Of Fennel And Arugula
Image source: weeniepeenies
#30 Beet And Whipped Feta Salad With Pistachios, Mint And Arugula
Image source: Parmesan28
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