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 Apple And Coconut Spheres
Image credits: alainthechef
#2 Mango Tart W/ Whipped Coconut Ganache, Guava Cremeux, Fresh Berries, & Violas
Image credits: somethingregal
#3 Smørrebrød With Swiss Moutains Potatoes, Vegan Mustard Mayo And Pickled Beetroot Cream
Image credits: alainthechef
#4 Pear Poached In Red Wine, Hazelnuts Crumble, Lemon Gel, And White Chocolate Mousse!
Image credits: fitnessmind-chefmajk
#5 Turmeric + Cardamom Infused Rice/ Masala Sweet Potato Stuffed Pani Puri/ Date, Tamarind, Nigella Seed Oil Reduction/ Toasted Almond + Hempseed Dust
Image credits: jibatator
#6 Turnip Ceviche Mit Leche De Tigre, Sweet Potato, Coriander Oil, Roasted Corn
Image credits: alainthechef
#7 Strawberry & Cherry Tomatoes Salad, Goat Cheese Mousse, Beetroot, Mint, Sumac
Image credits: AndyD89
#8 Reconstructed Beef Wellington. Sous Vide Tenderloin. Mushroom Puff Cage. Port Reduction. Lion’s Mane Duxelles. Serrano
Image credits: samcarter194
#9 Modern Caprese // Tomato Cylinder, Mozzarella Foam, Basil
Image credits: AndyD89
#10 Microgreen Summer Rolls
Image credits: Zorbaxxxx
#11 Beets, Kaymak, Sourcherry
Image credits: paionia
#12 Saffron Risotto With Wild Garlic And Morel Mushrooms
Image credits: berriesandspice_food
#13 Foie And Caramelized Duck Jus
Image credits: maxboon
#14 Charred Octopus, Garlic Roasted Fingerlings With Sautéed Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, And Smoked Wild Mushrooms. Finished With A Squeeze Of Blood Oranges
Image credits: trunkadunks
#15 Cucumber And Yogurt Salad With Dill, Pomegranates, Avocado, Za’ Aater, Dill Oil, Lemon Spheres
Image credits: Parmesan28
#16 Caramelized Apple Tart, Mascarpone Ice-Cream
Image credits: LaviRavi
#17 Kiwi Tart With Condensed Kiwi Gelatin
Image credits: trunkadunks
#18 Mango And Passionfruit Tart, Passionfruit Sauce, Lime Foam, Rasberry Coulis, Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
Image credits: mike_cooks_food
#19 Scallops On A Bed Of Fennel And Arugula.
Image credits: weeniepeenies
#20 Lamb Tartare, Confit Egg Yolk, Asparagus, Peas, Broad Beans, Foraged Herbs
Image credits: setsurtoo
#21 Caprese Salad. Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Beefsteak Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, And Ricotta
Image credits: HangryChuckNorris
#22 Rum Poached Pineapple, Honeycomb, Fennel Ice-Cream
Image credits: AndyD89
#23 White Chocolate & Bay Leaf Panna Cotta, Blueberry Lace, Puffed Sushi Rice, Strawberry Sorbet
Image credits: AndyD89
#24 Carrot | Escarole | Pistachio Brittle
Image credits: SnooTangerines5218
#25 Duck / Hokkaido Squash / Coffee/ Matcha
Image credits: gavenvanni
#26 Coconut Mousse | Lime Pineapple Gelèe | Passion Fruit
Image credits: Ksheg
#27 Zucchini Carpaccio: Lemon Juice, Fresh Basil And Mint, Basil- And Coriander-Infused Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan
Image credits: Dobby_the_haus_elf
#28 Caramelized Pork Belly, Crispy Shallots, Scallions, Sous Vide Egg Yolk, Risotto
Image credits: joshuavhz
#29 Beet And Whipped Feta Salad With Pistachios, Mint And Arugula
Image credits: Parmesan28
#30 Butternut Squash Cappalletti
Image credits: ilmiosalame
#31 Traditional Balanzoni, Browned Butter, Fried Sage And Hazelnut
Image credits: TheLeibonator
#32 Lychee Ceviche. Shrimp, Lychee, Chic Peas, Cucumber Ribbons, And Pickled Peppers Over A Ginger Lime Quinoa.
Image credits: trunkadunks
#33 Smørrebrød With Duxelles, Preserved Truffle, Walnut And Mushroom Jus
Image credits: alainthechef
#34 Panfried Potatoes, Asparagus, Pea Puree And A Peanut Sauce.
Image credits: oskarbakker
#35 Sous Vide Octopus With Cilantro Microgreens Drizzled With Cilantro-Mint-Parsley Oil And Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Image credits: bighungrybelly
#36 Mushroom Risotto. Garnished With Shiitake, Roasted King Oyster Mushroom, Chives, Parmesan, Microgreens And A Coarse Walnut And Basil Pesto
Image credits: _yuphemism
#37 White Chocolate Cheesecake, Tarragon Cremeux, Blackberry Cremeux, Blackberry Gel, Tarragon Ice-Cream, Chocolate Crumble - Version 2
Image credits: dvorakdev
#38 Duck Breast, Squash Purée, Pickled Carrots And Golden Beets, Parmesan Frico, Garlic Bread Crumbs
Image credits: Parmesan28
#39 Tomatoes, Burrata, Balsamic, Basil.
Image credits: LordKlek
#40 Seared Duck, Fried Parmesan Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Green Pea Crema & Duck Jus
Image credits: 13dangledangle
#41 Dry Aged Pork, Rutabaga, Caramelized Onion, (Perch) Bottarga
Image credits: ilmiosalame
#42 Koji-Cured Beetroot "Tartare"
Image credits: ilmiosalame
#43 Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Glaze
Image credits: The_Proper_Palate
#44 Candied Kumquat, Ginger And Dark Chocolate Crumb, Thyme Ice Cream
Image credits: sjo33
#45 Hake, Carrot Puree, Pomme Parisienne
Image credits: narwhalnorway
#46 New York Strip With Marinated Tomato And Herb Salad
Image credits: maynardd1
#47 Noixgras,sulz,chard And Chili
Image credits: alainthechef
#48 Beet And Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Brown Butter/Maple Gastrique. Toasted Walnut, Bacon Lardon, Goat Cheese, Crispy Kale.
Image credits: gorrrlamii
#49 Grilled Lobster Tail, Fava Bean Ragout, Sauce Bourride
Image credits: charcootmagoot
#50 Beets In Several Ways, Ricotta, Dukkah
Image credits: WastelandWesley
#51 Burdock Root, Hen-Of-The-Woods, Acorn Squash, Cauliflower Coulis, Pickled Perilla Seed, Nori
Image credits: gh05t_w0lf
#52 Forced Rhubarb, Buttermilk, Almond & Honey
Image credits: Neder-wiet
#53 Sous Vide Cod, Garlic Lemon And Dill Marinade, Served In Okra Cream Broth With Fried Okra, Potato Tuille, And Herb Oil.
Image credits: nut_and_bolt_guy
#54 Mango Creme Brulee, Passion-Fruit Cremeux, Chocolate Crumble, Mango Gel, Passion-Fruit Balsamico, Vanilla-Bourbon Ice Cream
Image credits: dvorakdev
#55 Adobo Fried Rice, Confit Egg Yolks, Pan Seared 28 Day Matured Rib Eye Marinated In Soy Sauce, Calamansi And Mirin, Garnished With Spring Onions And Fried Garlic Aka Tapsilog
Image credits: adoboexpress
#56 Yellowfin Tuna, Seared Scallops, Avocado Wasabi Puree, Cucumber Salsa, Radish Salad, Hibiscus Vinegar
Image credits: chefbryce1987
#57 Salmon Toast
Image credits: audgk
#58 Fig, Raspberry, And Chocolate Prepared Several Ways.
Image credits: trunkadunks
#59 Getting Weird With It!
Image credits: awcadwel
#60 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 Bombe, Graham Crust, White Chocolate Mirror Glaze, Toasted Coconut, Candied Citrus, And Key Lime Fluid Gel. Served With Coconut Ice Cream
Image credits: tarynmisuu
#61 Raspberry Sorbet, Chocolate Soil.
Image credits: Ssej_13
#62 Cucumber Compressed In Gin And Sugar, Dragon Fruit, Fresh Coconut Flakes, Mint, Matcha.
Image credits: trunkadunks
#63 Chocolate Sphere Dessert For Proposal, With A Ring In It
Image credits: paionia
#64 Carrot Cake With Mascarpone Mousse, Ricotta Ice Cream, Carrot Honey Gel
Image credits: dvorakdev
#65 Lime, Coconut, And Pineapple
Image credits: maxboon
#66 Octopus With Beurre Blanc, Fava Beans, And Fresh Salad.
Image credits: DefiantBumblebee9
#67 Beef Tenderloin, Charred Broccolini, Laminated Potatoes, Roasted Onion Purée, Horseradish Cream, Mushroom Pan Sauce
Image credits: nut_and_bolt_guy
#68 Guinness, Chocolate & Hazelnut
Image credits: Neder-wiet
#69 Seared Filet, Truffle Duchess Potatoes, Pink Fingerling Roses, Red Wine Pan Sauce, Fresh Micros.
Image credits: trunkadunks
#70 Eggs Tornado With Kimchi Omurice
Image credits: Zorbaxxxx
#71 Lemon Meringue Pie With Honeycomb; Orange And Lemon Foam Topped With Honeycomb’glass’
Image credits: reddit.com
#72 Sous Vide Rack Of Lamb With Black Truffe, Miso Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Butter Braised Gem Lettuce, And Tomato Confit
Image credits: AlabamaAviator
#73 Squash And Brussel Sprouts Salad, Pickled Watermelon Radish, Onions
Image credits: Parmesan28
#74 Roasted Pork Chop With Lentils, Cabbage Roll And Chia Chips
Image credits: fitnessmind-chefmajk
#75 Scallops Baby! Let Me Know What You Think!
Image credits: awcadwel
#76 Crêpes, Creme Patisserie, Praliné, And Raspberry.
Image credits: furious25
#77 Caramel And Custard Napoleon, Puff Pastry, Caramel Corn And Honeycomb Pastry Top
Image credits: reddit.com
#78 Matar Paneer- Pan Fried Spiced Paneer, Pea Purée, Makhani Gravy, Pea Shoots, Ghee
Image credits: master_mom
#79 Burrata, Candy Strip Beets, Yellow Beets, Tomato, Mushroom, Radish, Basil
Image credits: reddit.com
#80 Braised Lamb — Spicy Saffron Couscous And Chickpeas — Citrus, Mint, And Cucumber Salad — Rose Scented Yoghurt.
Image credits: Ericlennard
#81 Seared Scallops With ‘Nduja Butter, Grilled Corn, Charred Broccolini, New English Potatoes, Brown Butter Corn Purée.
Image credits: LordKlek
#82 Poached Pear, Soy Honey Glaze, Goat Yoghurt, Fig Leaf Oil
Image credits: kidsos99
#83 Beef Teriyaki Over Sushi Rice
Image credits: Razultull
#84 Affogato With A Coffee Chouqette
Image credits: maxboon
#85 Blue Fin Tuna Tartare. Mango. Crispy Shallot. Chili Oil. Avocado.
Image credits: bonsai_buds
#86 Modern Fish & Chips // Confit Potato Chip, Vinegar Powder, Cod Mousse, Pea Purée
Image credits: AndyD89
#87 Raspberry Mouse, Lemon Curd Anglaise And Shortbread.
Image credits: yardders
#88 Langoustine, Saffron, Smoked Butter, Calabrian Chili’s, Chives.
Image credits: LordKlek
#89 Tatin Glacé
Image credits: maxboon
#90 Second Try: Caprese Salad, Aceto Balsamico Di Modena Tradizionale 25 Years
Image credits: What_I_Eatery
#91 Scallops With Charred Endive, Raddichio, Crispy Pancetta, And Sweet Potato Puree
Image credits: sunsfan76
#92 Strawberry-Rhubarb Revani (Turkish Semolina Cake In Syrup)
Image credits: paionia
#93 Cucuber Curry With Pistachio, Avocado And Thai Basilikum.
Image credits: alainthechef
#94 Red Velvet Cake With Mirror Glaze
Image credits: Rawshak10
#95 Yuzu Ice, Fromage Blanc Sorbet, Vanilla Olive Oil
Image credits: maxboon
#96 Chocolate Steam Cake Infused With Truffle, Mango Sorbet, Mango Gelee, Praline Powder
Image credits: dvorakdev
#97 Mushroom, Spinach & Mascarpone Ravioli, Truffle Butter ‘Nduja & Tarragon Sauce
Image credits: ItsReallyEasy
#98 Thai Sweet Sausage, Cilantro, Shallot, Rooster Sauce, Finger Pepper, Toasted Rice, Crispy Shallot On A Potato Roll
Image credits: ChefXJeff
#99 Caramelized Bermuda Onion Tartalette With Gruyere Icecream.
Image credits: alainthechef
#100 Pork Tortellini, Dashi, Langoustine Oil
Image credits: AndyD89
#101 Sous Vide Bermuda Onion With Mapple Syrup, Soy And Fermented Garlic
Image credits: alainthechef
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