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Thinly sliced and layered potatoes baked to golden brown perfection.

Gratin Dauphinois

Side Dish - French - January 12, 2023
A colorful and hearty skillet dish with browned beef, green brussels sprouts, and sliced mushrooms, seasoned with herbs and spices.

Keto Beef Skillet with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms

Main Course - American - February 04, 2023
A large white plate with a mound of spaghetti coated in vibrant red gochujang sauce with steaming clams, sprinkled with chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan cheese on top.

Spicy Clam Pasta in Gochujang Sauce

Main Course - Fusion - February 16, 2023
A bowl filled with creamy cauliflower grits, topped with succulent shrimp and rich butter sauce.

Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

Main Course - Southern American - February 27, 2023
A thick, creamy soup with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables. Served hot with a slice of crusty bread on top.

Spicy Seafood Chowder

Main Course - American - February 28, 2023
A colorful plate of mixed greens topped with shaved asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and cherry tomatoes, and garnished with rustic herbed croutons.

Spring Vegetable Salad with Herbed Croutons

Side Dish - French - March 16, 2023
Three fluffy green pancakes are stacked on top of each other and drizzled with a bright yellow citrus compote.

Green Tea Pancakes with Citrus Compote

Brunch - Japanese Fusion - April 29, 2023
White pasta topped with a creamy sauce, and green asparagus slices and brown mushroom slivers.

Asparagus and mushroom cream pasta

Main Course - French-Italian Fusion - May 02, 2023
Baked salmon fillets on a bed of asparagus with a lemon-garlic sauce and sprinkled with hazelnuts.

Lemon Salmon with Asparagus and Hazelnuts

Main Course - American - May 09, 2023
A sizzling lobster tail with golden beet puree and truffle mashed potatoes.

Lobster Tail with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Golden Beet Puree

Main Course - Fusion - January 01, 2023
Stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with chopped pecans, drizzled in maple syrup.

Pumpkin Pancakes

Brunch - American - March 14, 2023
A crispy and golden grilled cheese with oozing cheese and a dollop of raspberry compote on top, accompanied by a creamy tomato soup with basil.

Havarti and Gouda Grilled Cheese with Raspberry Compote

Main Course - American - April 12, 2023
A small white bowl filled with a pile of steaming hot edamame pods, coated with glaze made of miso and butter, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi seasoning.

Miso Butter Edamame

Side Dish - Japanese - May 14, 2023
A classic apple pie with a lattice crust featuring the mathematical symbol pi carved out of crust in center.

Triple Apple Pi Day Pie

Dessert - American - March 14, 2023
A perfectly poached egg with a bright yellow yolk sits on top of a buttery toasted English muffin topped with sautéed mushrooms and asparagus, fresh spinach and finished with a rich hollandaise sauce.

Asparagus and Mushroom Eggs Benedict

Brunch - American - May 20, 2023
A towering hamburger with a perfectly cooked beef patty, topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, crispy lettuce, ripe tomato slices, pickles, and a special sauce on a fluffy brioche bun. The burger is accompanied by a serving of crispy fries and a cold drink.

The Ultimate Iconic New York Hamburger

Main Course - American - May 28, 2023
A rustic cheesecake with a crumbly exterior and creamy interior, topped with coarse pink salt.

Matcha Basque Cheesecake

Dessert - Fusion - May 31, 2023
A plate of pasta and colorful vegetables in a creamy sauce.

Spring Vegetables Pasta with Creamy Lemon Parmesan Sauce

Main Course - Fusion - June 01, 2023
A circular plate with a bed of creamy polenta in the center, surrounded by a ring of bright red tomato sauce. On top of the polenta is a mix of roasted vegetables, including bright yellow squash, deep green zucchini, and bright red cherry tomatoes. The veggies are topped with a mix of crunchy and creamy cheese, including Parmesan shavings, goat cheese crumbles, and melted mozzarella. The cheese is garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

New York City Cheese Feast

Main Course - American - June 04, 2023
A large plate filled with bright, thick and fresh pappardelle pasta ribbons coated in a light, creamy, lemony sauce with cajun spiced salmon chunks and topped with a sprinkle of parsley and red pepper flakes.

Cajun Salmon Pappardelle

Main Course - Cajun - June 09, 2023
The salmon is a rich pink color and looks perfectly cooked. The beautifully plated carrots are bright and flavorful.

Dill and Lemon Salmon

Main Course - European - June 12, 2023
A plate of spaghetti topped with pan-seared scallops, blanched asparagus and lemony white wine sauce.

Scallop Spaghetti with Lemon White Wine Sauce

Main Course - French - June 16, 2023
The finished dish should be visually stunning and sophisticated. The grilled steak and lobster tails should be artfully arranged on a large platter, glistening in the sunlight. On the side are charred asparagus and a colorful tomato salad.

Steak and Lobster Surf n' Turf

Main Course - American - June 17, 2023
A rustic loaf of bread with a golden cheesy crust and caramelized onions throughout.

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Bread

Side Dish - French-inspired - June 21, 2023
Pan-seared salmon on top of a bed of fava bean and asparagus salad, drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Fava Bean and Asparagus Salad

Main Course - French - June 26, 2023
A round chocolate torte topped with glossy ganache, adorned with edible flowers.

Decadent Chocolate Torte

Dessert - Fusion - July 07, 2023
A colorful tart with a flaky crust, topped with vibrant spring vegetables.

Savory Spring Vegetable Tart

Brunch - French - July 08, 2023
The dish, served on a rustic white ceramic plate, is bursting with colors. The dark sheen of the plum-glazed chicken sits in the center, surrounded by a halo of vibrant, lightly caramelized plum slices. The herbs scattered elegantly across the top add just the right touch of color and texture. Each serving is garnished with an upright sprig of thyme. It is indeed a painter's palette on a plate.

Plum-Glazed Coq au Vin with Thyme

Main Course - French - August 11, 2023
From above, gorgeous pastel-pink squares of fluffy bread arrayed on a dark wood board. Each piece is dusted with powdered sugar, mimicking the internal white layer of a watermelon slice. Cubes of fresh, vibrant watermelon garnish the scene, hinting at the flavor within.

Korean Watermelon Milk Bread

Quick and Easy - Korean Fusion - August 17, 2023
From above, imagine mounds of golden, flaky biscuits split open to reveal layers of texture, dotted with bright green scallions. Over this, a glossy, vibrant red tomato gravy drapes, speckled with pieces of chopped garlic and fresh herbs. On the side: a soft, sunshine-yellow fried egg waits, garnished with a dash of pepper.

Garlic-Infused Tomato Gravy over Scallion Biscuits

Breakfast - Southern American - August 25, 2023
Golden-brown muffins with a gentle sheen sit on a rustic wooden chopping board. The tops, slightly cracked open, reveal a beautifully moist interior speckled with the lively yellow of squash. A piece of butter melts enticingly on one muffin, filling the air with its rich aroma. Beside the muffins, there are a few vibrant squash blossoms that mirror the sweetness within.

Roasted Squash Cornbread Muffins

Snack - American - September 07, 2023
The top view offers a glimpse into the luxurious world of gastronomy: a stunningly bright, halved lobster shell filled with juicy chunks of lobster meat coated in a creamy light-yellow béchamel sauce with hints of green herbs, contrasted against the deep-red lobster shell. The lobster is arranged on a plate circled with mixed greens and an array of dainty edible flowers cultured for a burst of colors.

Grand Manhattan Lobster Thermidor

Main Course - American - September 25, 2023
The centerpiece on the plate is the golden-brown crispy Eisbein, clearly visible with its caramelized skin and meaty robustness. On one side, there lies a nest of deeply-colored, tangy sauerkraut. On the other side, mounds of creamy potato mash with specks of fresh herbs - altogether, this plate tells a tale of hearty German festivities.

Crispy Eisbein with Sauerkraut and Creamy Potato Mash

Main Course - German - October 02, 2023
A bed of bright, wilted Swiss chard topped with a perfectly round, glistening English muffin half. Atop the muffin rest two slices of precisely-folded smoky ham, cradling a perfectly poached egg with golden yolk just peeking out. The dish is smothered in creamy hollandaise sauce with a sprinkling of smoky paprika on top for an eye-catching pop of color.

Smoky Ham & Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict

Brunch - American - October 28, 2023
An elegant cheesecake encrusted with buttery graham cracker crumbs with a layer of rich, dark chocolate gaze. A mosaic of bat-shaped chocolate pieces adorns the top, and vertically sliced pumpkins surround the cake base. A standout Instagram moment!

Haunted Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake

Dessert - American - October 31, 2023
The top view of the dish reveals two cylindrical, lightly toasted soufflés standing proud in individual ceramic ramekins. They are dusted with powdered sugar, resembling a serene snowfall. Wisps of steam rise, promising a sumptuous, warm experience. The dark green broccoli florets poke through the surface, their vibrant hue contrasting against the fluffy, chocolate texture.

Choco-Broccoli Soufflé

Dessert - French - November 08, 2023
A beautiful creamy orange risotto generously studded with flakes of pink trout, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary on top and a scattering of shredded parmesan. The plate rests on a rustic wooden board, with autumnal colors in the background, making the dish pop.

Autumn Harvest Trout Risotto

Side Dish - Italian - November 17, 2023
Imagine a large, golden brown turkey taking center stage on a rustic wooden platter, its skin glistening with a tangy cranberry glaze. Surrounding it is a wondefully aromatic cornbread stuffing dotted with colorful cranberries and fresh herbs. Garnish with sprigs of rosemary and thyme and a few extra cranberries around the platter for some holiday flair. The contrasting play of cranberry’s vibrant red and the turkey’s golden brown makes for a stunning spectacle.

Glazed Turkey & Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

Main Course - American - November 23, 2023
A golden-brown tart appears beautifully baked with caramelized onions peeking through the melting Gruyere cheese, dusted with flecks of fresh thyme leaves. The tart is carefully cut into quarters, and the flaky layers of the tart crust are revealed in one of the slices that's lifted slightly.

Savory French Onion Tart

Brunch - French - November 25, 2023
The plated dessert is a visual feast- a single slice positioned against the rest of the tart, creating an intriguing 'yin and yang' effect. You see a dark, glossy tart with a layer of caramel hues, hinting at the mushroom-infused filling beneath. The dessert is garnished with finely grated orange zest and a delicate arrangement of thinly sliced oyster mushrooms on top that add an element of surprise. A sprig of mint alongside completes this Instagram masterpiece.

Oyster Mushroom & Orange Infused Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

Dessert - Spanish - December 01, 2023
A symphony of colors with toasty golden bread layered with hints of pink radish slices and white creamy sauce, topped with a melted blanket of Gruyère. Small rosemary sprigs and a sprinkle of scattered paprika dots contrast with the creamy background.

Radish Riviera Croque Monsieur

Brunch - French - December 02, 2023
A cluster of star-shaped cookies featuring a warm, brown gingerbread color, adorned with twinkling white edible snowflakes. Each cookie is beautifully arranged on a vibrant red holiday platter, interspersed with real pine branches and vibrant berries for a festive touch.

Holiday Star Cookies

Dessert - American - December 04, 2023
An eclectic purplish-red and brown radial pattern is presented amidst a golden tart crust, adjustable according to the serving size. Dots of creamy white goat cheese juxtapose the vibrant radicchio. A light sprinkling of green thyme leaves contrasts yet complements the tart, arranged on a rustic white plate.

Winter Radicchio Tart

Main Course - French - December 07, 2023
The dish is a visual feast. Bright orange carrot purée forms an arched backdrop on the plate, juxtaposed with a variety of pan-seared seafood - salmon, shrimp, and scallops neatly lined up. Drizzled curry glaze in whimsical patterns over the seafood whispers subtle exoticism. Bits of chopped chives scattered provide vibrant specks of green.

Seascape Platter with Carrot Purée and Curry Glaze

Main Course - Fusion - December 08, 2023
A beautiful and harmonious blend of autumn shades. The fluffy potato gnocchi, coated in a rich, burnt-orange pumpkin sauce. It's all complemented by deep green sage leaves and a dusting of salty parmesan cheese.

Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Sage Butter Sauce

Main Course - Italian - December 19, 2023
A beautiful round, golden-brown loaf, speckled with melted gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and chunks of earthy mushrooms. Creamy melted cheese glistens on the crust, highlighting the rich, darkened onions and hearty mushrooms peeking out, making it especially Instagram-worthy.

Rustic Cremini Mushroom and Gruyere Bread

Brunch - French - December 20, 2023
The bronzed, apple-cranberry glazed turkey sits in the center of the plate, glistening under soft Christmas lights. On its side, a medley of glossy red-wine braised carrots gleam in rich hues of red and orange with hints of thyme. Hasselback potatoes, with their accordion-like slits, wear a golden, crispy texture, sprinkled with bits of fresh parsley, contrasting beautifully with the Christmas platter.

Glazed Turkey with Red Wine Braised Carrots and Hasselback Potatoes

Christmas Eve Dinner - American - December 24, 2023
Imagine gazing down on a snow-covered tree with various decorations. Soft squares of golden toasted bread gracefully dusted with icing sugar, mimicking a fresh snowfall. Plump, jewel-hued berries, scattered artistically, are the baubles. Dollops of luscious mascarpone cream crown the dish, resembling fluffs of drifting snow.

New York Christmas French Toast Spectacular

Brunch - American - December 25, 2023
From above the dish presents a trio of buckwheat pancakes topped with glistening poached eggs. The egg yolks, when pierced, spill onto the pancakes mixing with the vibrant green flecks of the zesty hollandaise. The picture-perfect brunch is completed with a sprinkle of bright chive greens and a side of roasted tomatoes.

Buckwheat Pancakes with Poached Eggs and Chive Hollandaise

Brunch - American - January 06, 2024
A thick slice of golden brown bread dotted with chunks of jewel-toned persimmons and toasted pecans. Served on a warm wooden plate, accompanied by a dusting of powdered sugar suggesting freshly fallen snow and a sprig of mint giving a pop of vibrant green.

Tex-Mex Persimmon Pecan Bread

Brunch - Tex-Mex - January 07, 2024
From above, you'll see 4 to 5 golden churros encrusted with glazed fennel seeds and dazzling orange zest. Each churro is half-dipped in glossy dark chocolate, with melting rivulets reaching into the orange-fennel sugar. Small wedges of fresh orange peek from the edges, giving the plate a pop of colour.

Chocolate-dipped Orange & Fennel Churros

Dessert - Spanish - January 22, 2024
A bubbling dish full of creamy cauliflower florets, emerging golden-brown from the oven. Shreds of seasoned crab meat are peeping through the velvety sauce, adding a delightful contrast in color and texture. Garnished with finely chopped cilantro for a pop of fresh green and red chili flakes for that little extra heat.

Spiced Crab Bake with Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Side Dish - Indian Fusion - January 28, 2024
A golden pie crust with a lattice design, adorned with crystal sugar for a sparkling finish. The inner filling's juicy apple slices slightly peek through the lattice, exhibiting the gorgeous golden hue from the champagne reduction.

Champagne Kissed New York Apple Pie

Dessert - American - January 23, 2024
A golden-brown, slightly crumbly cornbread, cut open to reveal a burst of vibrant green spinach and bits of white feta cheese. A slice of this bread on a rustic wooden board, slightly tilted to showcase the beautiful filling, while the main loaf sits nearby, steam still wafting from the cut.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Cornbread

Brunch - American - February 20, 2024
A large, white bowl of risotto boasting creamy grains of rice with flecks of cooked green cabbage and caramelized bits of pancetta. Topped with a dusting of Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, on a simple white background that makes the colors pop.

Hearty Cabbage & Pancetta Risotto

Main Course - Italian - March 07, 2024
The popover-style crepe sits tall and inviting on the plate, golden-brown and opened up to reveal the lightly browned crab stuffing. It's all draped in an inviting silky carrot-ginger emulsion that pools slightly at the base creating a vibrant contrast. Hints of green from the fresh chervil garnishing the dish add a dash of color.

Baked Crab-Stuffed Crepe with a Carrot-Ginger Emulsion

Main Course - French - March 08, 2024
From above, you see a circular pie with a golden-brown crust. A large 'pi' symbol cut out of the same crust sits in the center, revealing the vibrant scarlet of raspberry filling underneath. The surrounding area is speckled with crunchy almond crumble.

Pi-symbol Raspberry Pie

Desserts - American - March 14, 2024
Imagine an artisanal round loaf, golden and crusty on the outside with slits across the top. Upon slicing, reveals a creamy clam filling, speckled with herbs, bits of bacon and the vibrant green of peas; contrasting the warm, soft, delicious bread that encapsulates it.

Clam Filled Boule de Campagne

Main Course - French - March 25, 2024
A plate filled with what appears to be traditional sushi rolls. The avant-garde 'fish slices' on top of some pieces exhibit vibrant hues of strawberry red, coconut white, and mango orange - more colorful than the standard sushi. The overall look is artistic and fun, garnished with 'ginger and wasabi' made from pink Starburst and green cake icing, and served with 'soy sauce' which is actually liquid chocolate.

April Fools' Candy Sushi

Appetizer - Fusion - April 01, 2024
From above, you see a symmetric, golden toasted sandwich. Cutting diagonally, it reveals layers of creamy cheese along with the glossy caramelized onion jewel-tones and glimpses of deep purple fig jam. A sprinkle of fresh thyme on the top adds a subtle pop of green and the oozy brie is just waiting to be pulled apart.

Brie, Caramelized Onion, and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Main Course - American - April 12, 2024
Gorgeous éclairs lined up on a sky-star themed plate, each shining in their glossy, rich and dark chocolate armor. Their exteriors mimic the sleek silhouette of Darth Vader's helmet, with a precise streak of contrasting white royal icing, depicting the character's iconic mask design.

Darth Vader Dark Chocolate Eclairs

Dessert - French - May 04, 2024
The dish is a vibrant display of seafood delicately wrapped in bright green chard leaves. It's garnished with sprinkles of red chili flakes and golden, toasted breadcrumbs, paired beautifully with a light, lemon wedge on the side. The deep colors of the seafood against the green leaves and the popping golden breadcrumbs create a lovely contrast.

Chard-Wrapped Seafood Medley

Main Course - American - May 16, 2024
A round ivory mound of potato mash elegantly rests in the center of the plate. Green celery batons gently press into the mash imitating a starburst, while fresh herbs are tastefully scattered to add color contrasts. A smooth, golden sauce lightly drizzled around completes this Instagram-worthy masterpiece.

Celery Viennetta Parmentier

Main Course - French - May 28, 2024
The dish, viewed from above, features a brown, crispy English muffin topped with a heap of vibrant, sautéed kale, and crowned with a perfectly poached egg. The egg is coated in a creamy, golden hollandaise sauce drizzled in such a way that it drips onto the plate in some spots. Bright colored hot sauce droplet patterns borders the muffin. The dish overall imbues a feeling of artisan café breakfast, neatly arranged on a white stoneware plate, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

Kale Benedict with Garlicky Hot Sauce Hollandaise

Brunch - American - June 01, 2024
From above, you see a golden-brown, bubbly surface, with specks of green from the snipped chives. The crust cradles sumptuous, creamy pasta dotted with chunks of pinkish-white lobster meat. A drizzle of truffle oil gives it an inviting and gourmet glossy finish.

Atlantic Lobster- Gruyère-Truffle Mac & Cheese

Main Course - American - June 04, 2024
From above, you'll see robust, brown Shiitake mushrooms that hold the plate's center, glistening with a glossy red wine reduction. Golden potatoes and crisp, vibrant green beans add a delightful color contrast. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of green and tying the entrée together.

Shiitake Au Vin

Main Course - French - June 12, 2024
Golden-brown grilled shrimp sit atop a bed of creamy, pale-yellow grits, speckled with vibrant chopped scallions. A delicate drizzle of lemon-garlic butter gives the dish a glistening, appetizing finish. The plate is garnished with lemon wedges and sprigs of fresh thyme, brightening the minimalist white plate it's served on.

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Scallion Grits

Main Course - American - June 14, 2024
A rustic cast iron skillet filled with fluffy scrambled eggs specked with vibrant green cilantro. Bright red tomatoes and a creamy half avocado garnished with fresh cilantro sit at the edge of the skillet. The dish is topped off with swirls of sour cream, alfalfa sprouts, and a sprinkle of crumbly cheese.

Skillet Cilantro Scramble

Brunch - Tex-Mex - June 15, 2024
Two individual tartlets with a radiant orange crust asking to be cracked into, revealing the vibrant green, smooth zucchini brigadeiro. They are garnished with light dusting of powdered sugar, shavings of white chocolate, and vibrant green shreds of zucchini. The camera captures the ripples on the once smooth brigadeiro surface and the pristine white shards on top.

Zucchini Brigadeiro Tartlets

Dessert - Brazilian - June 16, 2024
Bright red chunks of lobster meat softly resting on thick, golden brioche French toast. It's topped with a sprinkling of green chives, light-colored citrus zest, and dusting of powdered sugar, complemented by the deep crimson of the berries on the side.

Lobster Brioche French Toast

Breakfast - French - June 18, 2024
A warm golden brown bread loaf studded with the richness of lightly toasted Cremini mushrooms. A generous slab of honey butter is melting on top, seeping into the crevices of the bread, all plated on a rustic wooden cutting board with fresh thyme sprigs and a scattering of honey drops.

Cremini Mushroom Cornbread With Whipped Honey Butter

Brunch - Southern American - June 20, 2024
A beautiful dish served in glass dessert bowls. The bottom layer of emerald broccoli apple mixture glistens, followed by a golden crumble layer offering a satisfying crunch. It's capped with a dollop of snow-white, fluffy cinnamon whipped cream. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprig of mint adds the final color contrast.

Broccoli Apple Crumble with Cinnamon Whip

Dessert - American - June 25, 2024
The dish features golden brown farofa balls, speckled with pops of vibrant blackberry. The blackberry glaze gives them a glossy appeal. A scatter of microgreens brings an additional fresh texture, all beautifully arranged on a minimalist white plate

Blackberry Bliss Farofa Bites

Appetizer - Brazilian - June 27, 2024