This guide details the layered plating technique, a method of constructing dishes in deliberate tiers to achieve visual appeal and narrative. It includes principles for combining textures and colors, using specific examples like avocado mousse with pomegranate and quinoa or Japanese sashimi stacks. The content covers the use of tools and the strategic application of negative space, blending Latin American and East Asian culinary approaches.

From the sun-drenched olive groves of Greece comes a culinary tradition steeped in myth and shared feasts. Here, recipes whisper tales of gods and mortals, where every bite of spanakopita or slow-cooked moussaka carries the warmth of family gatherings under azure skies. The Greek table is a mosaic of flavors—briny feta, honeyed baklava, oregano-kissed lamb—each dish a thread in the vibrant fabric of Mediterranean life. Discover how generations have turned simple ingredients into edible heirlooms, celebrating connection through every shared meal.