Plated by Monica

05/04/2026

☀️ Summer dessert, but make it irresistible 🍓🫐

This dreamy layered treat has it all—fluffy angel food cake, rich and creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries and blueberries, all finished with a sweet, glossy fruit glaze that ties everything together ✨

It’s light, refreshing, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat without weighing you down—aka the perfect warm-weather dessert.

Whether you’re hosting, bringing a dish to share, or just craving something sweet… this one disappears fast 😍

Would you serve this at your Memorial Day bash?

Comment below for recipe 👇

04/15/2026

I'm thinking about the menu for a small party on Saturday...

Any suggestions? 🤔 What sounds good?

04/10/2026

They asked, and they received. And it was delicious! ❤️

04/06/2026

If your kitchen doesn’t smell like butter, garlic, and shallots… what are you even doing? 😏✨

Who else wishes smell-o-vision was a thing right now?!

04/03/2026

🐰 Easter is upon us ✝️

We’re hosting an Easter brunch, and these Fruity Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits are stealing the show 🍓✨

Layers of creamy yogurt, juicy strawberries, and a pop of colorful crunch make every bite light, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgent.

They’re bright, festive, and so easy to put together—perfect for little hands and grown-up taste buds alike. Kids love them… and let’s be honest, the adults go back for seconds too 😉

Who’s adding these to their Easter table this year? 🐣💐

04/02/2026

✨ Re-Plated by Monica ✨

Because leftovers should never feel like leftovers…

Last night’s Steak Frites got a fresh, irresistible upgrade. Peppery arugula piled high with juicy, perfectly seared steak, roasted cherry tomatoes bursting with sweetness, and creamy fresh mozzarella pearls tucked into every bite. And the best part? Crispy French fry “croutons” adding that golden, salty crunch we all love.
It’s warm, cool, crispy, tender… a little indulgent, a little fresh and completely crave-worthy!

Who says next-day meals can’t steal the show? 🔥🥩🥗

04/01/2026

🕒 30 Minute Meal ✨ Steak Frites✨

Steak frites is a classic French and Belgian bistro dish featuring a seared steak served with a generous portion of crispy French fries (frites). The steak, often a tender cut like sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip, is typically seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, while the fries are deep-fried until golden and fluffy inside. It's commonly served with a rich sauce, such as a garlic butter, peppercorn sauce, or béarnaise, and sometimes aioli for dipping.

Comment "STEAK" for the recipe 👇

04/01/2026