Good Preparation and Cooking Techniques

If vegetables are improperly cut during prep, the plate presentation will look improper. If meat is badly trimmed before cooking, a fancy plating design won't correct it. If a fish is overcooked and dry or a green vegetable is drab and mushy, it won't look good no matter what you do with it. On the other hand, well-prepared and properly cooked food with a good aroma is usually appealing all by itself.