The Reasons Your Food Doesn't Look Like The Photo

These are the secrets food stylists swear by.

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00:00Want to play food like a pro?

00:02Here are three simple hacks I learned in culinary school

00:04that will have you plating food like it came from a fancy restaurant.

00:08The first general rule is plating food tall, tight, and clean.

00:12For example, when plating pasta, my favorite way is to nest.

00:15This technique involves using a carving fork and a ladle

00:18to spin the noodles into a tight twist

00:20and then carefully transfer it to your plate.

00:22Next, add some garnishes.

00:24Adding some freshly chopped herbs or freshly grated cheese

00:26is a super easy way to elevate the dish.

00:29If you really want to take it up a notch,

00:31use a squeeze bottle to add your sauce garnishes.

00:33Here I have some herb oil,

00:34which I'm going to use to add a final garnish to the pasta dish.

00:37Last but not least, wipe the plate.

00:39It may seem obvious, but this is a must in all restaurants

00:42and it really makes a difference on the final appearance of the dish.