• Here's Why These 8 Meticulously Plated Restaurant Dishes Taste Better

    Artfully plated food really does taste better, as suggested in a recent Oxford University study. In the test, men and women were presented with salads made with identical ingredients, plated either normally, "neatly" with separate components or in the likeness of Wassily Kandinsky's Painting Number 201. As you may have guessed, diners preferred the Kandinsky-themed…

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  • How Do You Plate Spaghetti To Make It Look Nice?

    You spent all that time making spaghetti from scratch...well, maybe just the bolognese sauce, but still! The last thing you want to do is plop a heap on a plate and serve it all tangled up like that. Not attractive. Take some pride in your comfort food plating with this easy trick. You'll need a…

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  • What Is A Ring Mold? Plus 8 Recipes To Stuff Into One

    Ring mold: not a disease, but a very important tool in every kitchen, from beginner to master. Ever wonder how fancy restaurants plate food in perfect circles? It's not hard. Also known as biscuit cutters, metal ring molds are a versatile and cost-effective way to bring a little class into the joint at about $5…

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