One Simple Trick For A Better Looking Cooked Breakfast

Sometimes, when we're serving a special meal, we might look at the plate and think it doesn't quite look the way we imagined. Our first thought is often - What can I add to make it look better? Adding something isn't always the answer though, sometimes the food just needs a little rearranging.

One of the simplest ways to make everyday food look more special is to bring the different components together rather than plating them in separate groups.

Think about a simple cooked breakfast. You might have toast or hash browns, bacon, tomatoes and eggs.

It's very easy to put each component into its own separate pile, with everything taking up roughly the same amount of space on the plate. There's nothing wrong with this, but it can make the plate feel ordinary and everyday.

Instead of keeping the components separate, try bringing some of them closer together and making a few simple food presentation decisions with the food you already have.

The different arrangement on this plate works well because it has height, colour and contrast. The toast creates a solid base, while the poached eggs and bacon add height and make the main components easier to see. The bright red tomatoes and green snow pea shoots add colour and freshness to the plate. There are also different textures - crisp bacon, soft egg and crunchy toast - which make the plate interesting to look at and enjoyable to eat.

You don't need completely different ingredients to create a better looking plate. First try rearranging what you already have.

Next time you're plating a cooked breakfast (or any plated dish for that matter), experiment with:

• Bring the different components together
• Overlapping some components
• Layering components
• Using one component as a base
• Adding a simple garnish

Often, the best looking plates are simple, everyday dishes that have just been thoughtfully plated.

Happy plating,
Taryn

www.easypeasy.co