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How to Plate Food

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Curtis Stone demonstrates how easy it is to present your dishes like a professional chef. In this video, he transforms two ordinary plates of food into restaurant-quality dishes by framing the food using height, design and arrangement. Want your dishes to stand out? Just plate like a pro.

Step 1: Entrée
Plate selection is also very important. Don’t be afraid to use your hands when plating food. It allows you to scoop up food and, gently release vegetable adding, height and volume. Adding a puree to a plate can be easily done by, spooning 2-3 tablespoons of the puree onto the plate. Drag the back of the spoon through the puree to add a slight decorative accent.

Step 2: Desserts
Designing a dessert plate is slightly different. Not as much bulky food. Pour raspberry sauce into middle of the plate. Dip spoon into warm to hot water. Run the spoon the length of the mousse and create an oval shape that can be placed in the center of the sauce.

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