Pasta: Swirl a spaghetti or tagliatelle ready meal into spirals and lift to create a pyramid shape. This food trick adds height, but it also keeps the plate looking neat. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper.
Add Fruit: Sprinkle several handfuls of fruit over the top of a store-bought pie, tart, or cake. The effect works well if you use a few different types of fruit in the same color palette, such as blueberries and blackberries. Or perhaps raspberries, cherries, and small strawberries.
Coleslaw: Add more color to your store-bought coleslaw by stirring in finely chopped carrots, red cabbage, and some finely chopped herbs. More vegetables will also make the dressing look less gloopy. Serve in a rustic style bowl with a wedge of lemon or lime to liven it up.
