Perfect Plate

Wield your kitchen with professional flair and make every meal a special occasion with these incredible recipes and plating guides from viral home-chef Jeff Solberg. Jeff helps you recreate his delicious, perfectly arranged plates with ease, so every weeknight meal has that gourmet feel with minimal effort. If you thought you could only eat fancy meals at a restaurant with a hefty price tag, think again! This epic book will show you to make bold-flavored creations like Espresso Rubbed Ahi Tuna with Spicy Tomato Salsa, Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Buttery Couscous, Brined Garlic Caper Pork Chop over Truffle Polenta and Charred Octopus and Chorizo with Roasted Sweet Onion. As you cook your way through the book, you'll discover the simple secrets of garnishing and plating, with tips on creating colorful backdrops from mouthwatering purees and reductions, to topping meals with elevated garnishes that give it a picture-perfect finish. Get creative with Whiskey Pickled Mustard Seeds, Roasted Garlic Butter Bean Purée and much more! With Jeff's guide to gourmet eats and professional food styling, you'll upgrade your daily dinners into culinary masterpieces. This book will have 60 recipes and 60 photos.