Fancy Food Ideas & Instructions for Big Show Tomorrow

[photochef]

HELP! I have a big show tomorrow and my host wants to do the fancy stuff with food like cut radishes into roses. I know there is more than just that. Can anyone please share. Thanks Oh and I need instructions too, please. I don't know how to do any of them.

 

[cookingmomgb]

I found this website that looks like they have quite a few examples with step by step directions. I'm not crafty enough to try stuff like this so I'm jealous!! GL!!!

Garnishing and Food Presentation

Tina

 

[Admin Greg]

1. Carrot flowers: Peel a carrot and slice it into thin rounds. Take one round and make a small slit in the center, then fold the edges in to create a petal shape. Repeat with the remaining rounds and place them in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes to make them curl. Serve as a garnish for salads or on a platter with dips.2. Cucumber fans: Slice a cucumber lengthwise into thin, even slices. Lay the slices flat on a cutting board and use a small knife to make thin, shallow cuts along the length of the cucumber, leaving about 1/4 inch at the bottom intact. Gently fan out the slices to create a decorative display.3. Apple swans: Cut an apple in half and remove the core. Use a small, sharp knife to carefully cut the apple into a swan shape, leaving the bottom of the apple intact. Use a toothpick to secure the head and neck of the swan to the body. Serve as a garnish for fruit platters or as a centerpiece for a cheese plate.4. Tomato roses: Take a small, firm tomato and make a thin, circular cut around the top, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use a small knife to carefully peel the tomato in a continuous strip, rolling it as you go to create a rose shape. Secure the bottom with a toothpick and place on a platter as a garnish.5. Onion flowers: Cut off the top and bottom of an onion and peel off the outer layers. Cut the onion in half horizontally, then make thin, even cuts from the center outwards, being careful not to cut all the way through. Soak the onion in cold water for 10 minutes to make the petals curl. Serve as a garnish for salads or as a topping for burgers.Instructions for all of these fancy food decorations are similar: start with a sharp knife and a firm, fresh fruit or vegetable. Take your time and be careful not to cut yourself. If needed, practice with a few pieces before serving to make sure you have the technique down. And most importantly, have fun and enjoy the beauty of your creations!