Today's Cooking Tip

In cooking, plating is the attractive and appealing presentation of food on the serving plate. Professional gourmet cooks must not only prepare food well, but also present food well. A dish could be cooked to perfection and taste absolutely delicious, but how can the taste be anticipated favorably if the food looks unappealing? Plating, or food plating, should involve placing the food on the plate in a way that is both attractive and sensible for eating. The three main elements of plating are the plate, the food and the arrangement of the food.