Dec 17 2008
Dinner Plates: Not just a plate
different plates by cmaher
Do you know that a dinner plate isn’t just a plate? It’s a canvas for the food that is going to be served. Your serving dish is another element of dinner that can capture the eye and tempt the palette.
That’s why I want to suggest that you not be afraid to try different styles of plates, bowls and dishes. There is a large selection to choose from. Today’s stores carry funky martini and margarita glasses. You can find square plates, rectangle plates, and deep-dish plates at almost any store.
I have a few suggestions to get you started. Try these out once in a while or you can branch out on your own.
Soup – Try serving in square bowls, mugs, or really deep coffee cups. Clam chowder and gumbo works really well with old fashion mugs. One of my favorite starters was a selection of different soups served in small coffee cups on a plate.
Egg rolls – Things like egg rolls and pot stickers always look better on rectangle plates compared to being bunched together.
Deserts – Deserts look really nice when served in long stem glasses or rectangle plates.
Get into the routine of glancing through online photographs and magazines to get additional plating ideas. Your imagination is basically the limit. So try to push your imagination to the limit.
