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Spicy sriracha tuna with sticky rice canapés

Spicy Tuna Canapés with Sticky Rice

A modern appetizer made with Assamese sticky rice, fried until golden and topped with creamy tuna, labneh, mayo, sriracha, spring onions, and sesame seeds.

sweet potato risotto with sage butter shrimps

June 6, 2026 food styling / Portfolio

5 Fine Dining Plating Tips for Stunning Food Presentation

Fine dining plating emphasizes thoughtful arrangement, elegance, and balance rather than just expensive ingredients. Key tips include using negative space for focus, creating controlled height, purposefully applying sauce, balancing color and texture, and ensuring garnishes feel integrated. These techniques elevate the visual appeal and storytelling of every dish.

June 2, 2026 Appetizer / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

Delicious Curried Spinach Feta Filo Parcels Recipe

Filo pastry, while delicate and unpredictable, creates an appealing texture in dishes. The curried spinach feta filo parcels exemplify this, combining spinach, feta, and mild spices, wrapped and baked until golden. Successful styling requires care to avoid tears and maintain crispness, resulting in a visually striking and flavorful snack or starter.

May 28, 2026 Dessert / Middle Eastern

Mango Baklava: A Delightful Eid Dessert

This Eid, combine mango season with a festive gathering by creating mango-stuffed filo pastry shells. These light, crispy desserts feature a silky mango saffron puree and are adorned with desiccated coconut, pistachios, and rose blooms. They are simple to make, offering a beautiful centerpiece that evokes nostalgia and celebration.