In past blogs I have mainly focused on the recipes that you can use to create an inviting dinner table. Today I want to talk a little bit about the presentation of your table. The details of your table and your dishes can add to the enjoyment of your meals just as the ingredients can.
Garnishments are the first items that can be used to make your food look and taste better. Garnishments are basically just little touches that you add to your dishes to make them look pretty. You can use herbs, you can use specially cut vegetables or you can use other ingredients to add color and pattern to your dishes. Chopped parsley, chives and multi-colored peppers all make great garnishments for soups and stews. When selecting a garnishment think about the color, texture and taste of the garnishment and make sure that these things compliment the color, texture and taste of your recipe.
Your serving dishes also impact how enjoyable your dinner will be. Pretty plates with coordinated colors and patterns make your table seem pulled together and visually interesting. To create an interesting table, consider matching your serving wear with the type of food that you are serving. For example, if serving an Asian inspired meal, try serving tea from an Asian style teapot, provide diners with chopsticks. Coordinate your table linens with your meal’s theme by using reds, golds and black color schemes.
Healthy low fat Jewish recipes taste better when served in special serving wear like Yixing teapots and interesting looking dishes. Use your imagination when serving your favorite Jewish recipes.