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One dish meals can be a very welcome offering to your guests, and they're certainly easier on the hostess. Meals such as chili, risotto, grain salads, or stew are both comforting and satisfying. The biggest drawback to these entrees is that they can look a little incomplete on the dinner plate.
So the next time you prepare a one dish dinner, remember to consider the presentation. A simple chopped herb around the edge of the platter will dress things up. Or a complementary sauce that has been artfully drizzled around the perimeter will frame the entrée. Small touches like these will leave your guests wondering when you had become a professional chef.
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