Line plates with leaf lettuce

Sprinkle with some chopped thyme or rosemary

Put some cubed carrots or celery on the side for added crunch and colour

Adorn a well-rounded dinner plate with a couple of steamed cauliflower florets

Add value to main dishes by putting a few steamed baby carrots on the side

Drizzle delicious sauce carefully and decoratively over cooked meat

Surround roasts with cherry tomatoes for extra flavour and appeal

Instantly raise the appeal of cooked meats by serving them on a bed of lettuce

Put a few sautéed mushrooms of various kinds on the side of any meat dish, and drizzle with a little sauce

Add sliced vegetables to any burger plate for added value and variety

Add tasty-looking, crispy potato wedges to the side of grilled meats

Throw some golden-looking, shiny and delicious onion strips caramelized in a great sauce over top of entrées

In the summertime, put a few fresh raspberries alongside main dishes for instant beauty and finish

Maximize the freshness factor by adorning dishes with chopped or whole herbs

Give immediate colour and exotic feel to citrus-flavoured entrées by adding orange, lemon, mandarin or lime wedges or slices

Drizzle roasts attractively with degreased cooking juices

Up the festive feel of island dishes with a few mango, pineapple, starfruit and papaya slices

Twisted long green beans into pretzel shapes and throw alongside any quick & simple entrée to give it an upscale feel

For a nice touch, slice and broil sweet potatoes before adding to read meat dishes

Wow your customers by add a dollop of (or better yet, piping) mashed potatoes onto cooked meats, finishing with a fresh sprig of parsley and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper

Up the crunch and colour factors of any main dish by adding a few red onion rings

Add flavour and fresh colour to any dish by enhancing with a couple of spinach leaves

Complement protein dishes with grilled garlic toasts

Make a couple of tomato flowers from leftover tomato peels and add to any dish for a burst of colour and elegance

You can even make a delicious salsa using leftover pieces of fruit and vegetables; try mixing cubed pineapples, mango, avocado, red pepper, coconut and cilantro for an amazing salsa for fish

Fruit is even more delicious when grilled; try grilling off slices of pineapple for a side with any grilled protein

Grilled or steamed sections of corn on the cob go well with BBQ meats

Small cherry tomatoes with the vine intact make for a beautiful presentation

Serve pork chops atop a slice of unpeeled, grilled pineapple

Finish off tropical-inspired dishes with slices of starfruit and mango wedges

Add a few whole or sliced Kalamata olives to increase the spice factor

Add a small medley of mixed chopped vegetables for a mix of colour

Put some radish slices and flowers atop red meats

Complement simple chicken wings with some sliced crisp veggie sticks and dipping sauce

Adorn traditional-looking BBQ meats with grilled or steamed sections of corn on the cob

Steam a few asparagus sprigs, add alongside main dishes and drizzle decoratively with sauce for an elegant presentation

Herb and grill some baby potatoes and add them to any dish that needs a carb boost

Top meats with a few thin carrot curls to up the colour factor

A few crispy French fries go a long way, especially with grilled dishes

Quarter a few vegetables and quickly grill them to add value and elegance

Cut some yellow, orange, red and green peppers into chunks and throw them onto the side of entrées to add playful colour

Take advantage of the upscale look of artichoke leaves to decorate dishes to perfection

Put a few whole hot peppers on the side of meats; add a few sautéed mushrooms, onions and garlic cloves for a big impact

Slice a celery stick on an angle to add instant playfulness and crunch to main dishes

Homemade potato chips add value and a great presentation to any meal

Top meats with a few toasted sesame seeds for a nice finish

Don't just throw away the leaves of pineapples; use them to hold and complement tropical-style fruit garnishes and salsas

Flower a lime or lemon and add to fish dishes

Scatter some pomegranate seeds over entrées for playful flavour experimentation

A few red currants make for a great, finished look - especially around the holidays

Enhance any dish with some fluted vegetables

Crumbled bacon bits look great and add flavour, too

Grilled or fresh fruit & vegetable kabobs will wow patrons, especially when nicely arranged and grill-marked

Always have chopped thyme or rosemary on hand for a quick herb garnish