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Plate it Like a Chef Video Series

Plate it like a chef

Knowing a few basic food presentation techniques can instantly change the appearance of your everyday lunch or dinner and bring the wow factor to the table, even with just the same ingredients and cooking techniques.

Plating is something that is often overlooked in the home kitchen, but creating beautiful dishes doesn’t have to be difficult nor time-consuming. You don’t need to be a better cook, just perhaps a squeeze bottle, some plating spoons, tweezers, and plating brushes – all things that are easily obtainable, if you don’t have them already.

From choosing the perfect plate, adding garnish with purpose, finding harmony and balance with different textures, colors and shapes, these food plating techniques will allow you to show off the hard work you put into the cooking process.

Learn how to plate everyday home classics like a chef, with our tutorials aimed at elevating your plating game.

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Take a look at the new series of videos made by Fine Dining Lovers and learn how to bring the wow factor to your table. Are you ready to take the challenge?
Plate it like a chef | Risotto
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How to Plate a Risotto Like a Chef
How do you plate a risotto? Grab a flat plate, your favorite plating spoon or squeeze bottle, and learn some simple techniques, tricks and tips of chefs to transform your weeknight risotto into something beautiful served at a restaurant
Plate it like a chef | Salmon
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How to Plate Salmon Like a Chef
Play with textures, colors and shapes on the plate and find out how to plate a simple weeknight salmon dish like a chef.
Plate it like a chef | Curry
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How to Plate Curry Like a Chef
Whatever type of curry you fancy, you can upgrade it by a notch or two by using some of these simple techniques, tricks and tools of chefs.
Plate it like a chef | Fruit Tart
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How to Plate a Fruit Tart Like a Chef
How do you plate a fruit tart like a chef?
Plate it like a chef | Minestrone Soup
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How to Plate Minestrone Soup Like a Chef
How does a chef plate a minestrone soup? Don’t just dump it into the bowl
Plate it like a chef | Smoky ribs
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How to Plate Smoky Ribs Like a Chef
From outback ribs to fine dining ribs, get yourself a basic smoking gun online and follow these simple techniques and tricks from chefs to transform your favorite succulent meat into something fancy!
Plate it like a chef | Steak
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How to Plate Steak Like a Chef
How do you plate something so simple like a steak, like a chef? Bring the wow factor to your steak and salad.
Plate it like a chef | Spaghetti
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How to Plate Spaghetti Like a Chef
Transform your weeknight dinner hero: spaghetti.
Plate it like a chef | Cheesecake
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How to Plate Cheesecake Like a Chef
How do you plate a cheesecake like a chef? Bring the fun to your delicious cheesecake with caramelization, colors and textures.