Dessert is something you always want more of, especially when it’s presented well. If a treat is well plated, it adds a level of sophistication to any meal. Even if it’s a mass-produced snack cake.

The image is arresting: prosciutto, pink meat lined with creamy fat, spread flat on a circular white plate; on top, thin slices of horned melon, its seeds splayed out like a star; a sprinkle of ...

Renowned French chef Alain Ducasse once said, “Even the simplest food, when presented well, becomes a feast.” A little olive oil or crème fraîche drizzled over a bowl of soup brings it to life. A ...

A vibrant dish instantly catches the eye and stimulates the appetite. Instead of using artificial colours, opt for natural alternatives. The simplest way to enhance colour is by incorporating ...

Our group's plated seared salmon dish. People feast with our eyes first, which is why food presentation is just as important as taste. I had the chance to feel like a chef for a day at the Unilever ...

Tracey Torres has cooked in some of the best kitchens in the world. Now she shares trade secrets on how to plate food like a pro. Take a trip to Daniel or Eleven Madison Park, and you won’t just be ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. "That looks like he's just thrown up." That's Sir Richard Branson's unflattering assessment at this writer's attempt to "plate up" a ...