Food Plating And Presentation Suggestions. When it comes to culinary artistry, the way a dish is presented can be just as significant as how it tastes.

Plating is the final step before presenting your food, and the right plate or bowl for your dish plays a critical role in how the meal looks as a whole. ... Use color theory to build your platters.

All you need is good food and these simple tips to get you started: 1. Pick a plate in a colour that showcases and contrasts with your food. 2. Pick the right size of plate or platter.

Choose the size of the plate or platter carefully. A smaller plate will make a little food look like a lot. Begin by plating the food from the middle, leaving the edges clear.

Temperatures have topped the thermostats of late. These are the days, be it a worknight, or a lazy weekend spent in the garden, that all I crave is cool and refreshing fruit.

Make the ultimate crudité platter with these easy recipes for vegetables and dips. Get all of the recipes at Food & Wine.