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92 Times People Made Such Amazing Dishes, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Delicious food is one of the greatest pleasures we have in this world. A tasty meal can satiate our hunger, lift our spirits, and bring us closer to other people. So, why not stare at some pictures of aesthetically pleasing foods to make our day just a bit easier?

Here, we have a selection of mouth-watering and beautiful-looking foods for your enjoyment from the people on this very dedicated subreddit. "Simple, attractive, and visual" is their motto and the posters execute that to a "T." So, scroll away, hungry Pandas, and enjoy some delicious-looking foods these foodies either made themselves or spotted somewhere in the wild.

#1 My Sourdough Bread

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#2 Roasted Potatoes

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#3 Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake

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You'd think that if you're hungry, it's better not to scroll through such a list – it'll make you even hungrier and possibly even annoy you that you don't have that delicious food right in front of you. However, recent research actually shows that looking at pictures of food can satiate our hunger.

Aarhus University researchers found that if we look at pictures of tasty food repeatedly, we can somewhat satisfy our hunger. "In our experiments, we showed that when the participants saw the same food picture 30 times, they felt more satiated than before they had seen the picture," the author of the study Tjark Andersen explained.

#4 I Hope My Pizza Is Worthy Of This Sub. Today’s Margherita ?

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#5 Peruvian Chicken Thighs W/ Aji Verde And Yellow Rice

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#6 My First Babka! (Cinnamon)

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What's more, the participants of the experiment who saw a picture of the same food repeatedly even ordered smaller portions than those who saw the pictures a few times. Andersen explains that this is our brains tricking us into thinking we're full even if we haven't eaten.

Scientists call this the grounded cognition theory. "You will receive a physiological response to something you have only thought about. That's why we can feel fully satisfied without eating anything," Andersen pointed out. So don't fret if you're hungry, Pandas, scroll away, and perhaps you'll trick your brain into thinking you actually ate all of these delicious foods!

#7 [oc]custard And Marbled Chocolate Tart With A Cashew Nut Sable Crust

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#8 Pretty Chuffed With How This Dish Turned Out. Honey Panna Cotta, Pear Vanilla Caramel, Honey Tuile And Honeycomb ?

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#9 First Chocolate Souffle

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Watching someone else make food can also make us want to do the same. Have you ever heard of the Great British Bake Off effect? It's the phenomenon the supermarket Aldi noticed after an episode of the show. 74% of their customers said in a survey that watching Bake Off inspired them to try out baking at home.

#10 Dijon Chicken W/ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Green Beans

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#11 Garlic Rosemary Focaccia!

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#12 French Onion Soup

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Other supermarket chains observed surges in baking equipment. In 2015, Waitrose reported an 881pc surge in the sale of baking trays prior to the season premiere. Stores also saw rising sales of certain ingredients like almonds and Brazilian nuts which the show featured in particular episodes.

#13 Swedish Meatballs With Mashed Potatoes And Lingonberry Jam

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#14 Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese With Sourdough Garlic Bread

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#15 Made My Brother's Wedding Cake This Weekend

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Some chains like Morrisons even have appointed "bake officers" to prepare for the demand for certain ingredients. Series 6, for example, featured some exotic ingredients such as crystalized ginger and goldenberries, a superfruit from Peru. The bake officer for Morrisons was responsible for all the chain's stores not running out of these unusual ingredients as well as staples such as vanilla extract, flour, icing sugar, and yeast.

#16 A Couple Of Fruit Tarts I Made A While Back

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#17 Ham And Cheese Omelet With Potatoes

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#18 Made Fried Chicken Nuggets (BBQ, Normal, Garlic Parm, Buffalo), Baked Macaroni And Cheese, And Herby Potatoes For Brother's Bday Dinner

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Part of the allure of Bake Off is that it's so relatable. A group of amateur bakers who can create incredible-looking and delicious desserts make a lot of people say: "Hey, I want to try this too!" Sometimes, the creations might even look and taste (that, of course, only the judges know) better than something we see in a professional bakery. Might home cooks and bakers be better than professionals?

#19 Tried My Hand At Beef Wellington

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#20 Birthday Dinner. Birria Quesa Tacos, Elote Corn Salad (Esquites), And Coffee Brownie Cheesecake

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#21 Sourdoughbaguette

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Remember that time Gordon Ramsey battled his mom in an apple pie cake-off? She was the one to notice his pudding wasn't done baking. Although Gordon won in the eyes of the judges, his mom proved one thing that day: that home bakers and cooks can have an even more trained eye in the kitchen than professionals.

#22 My Husband's Epic Roast Dinner!

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#23 Pistachio/Tiramisu/Strawberry Cheesecake/Nutella Banana Croissants From Lakon Paris Patisserie In Boston

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#24 This Chocolate Cake My Mom Baked

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Professional chefs and bakers, of course, go through years of training in professional kitchens where the environment is fast-paced and the demands can sometimes be overwhelming. Home cooks, on the other hand, have no such pressures. They have to cater to their family members' tastes, likes, and dislikes. A fine dining chef has to create something original – more an experience than simply a meal.

#25 Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme

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#26 I Made A Cast Iron Pizza

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#27 I Made A Croque Madame

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However, experts say that fine dining is currrently going out of style. Copenhagen's legendary restaurant Noma, for example, is closing at the end of 2024. Industry insiders point to the fact that the vision of such fine dining restaurants was never viable in the first place. "People want to know that the restaurants they frequent have a positive impact on their communities; that the employees have work-life balance, fair pay, and happiness," chef Telly Justice told Bon Appetit.

#28 Homemade: Sour Dough Vanilla Pudding Cake, Earl Grey Custard Ice Cream, Berries

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#29 First Time Chicken Broth Ramen, Turned Out Ok, Will For Sure Do It Again

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#30 Homemade Pistachio Mooncakes

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So, as people are perhaps craving more of the simple home-cooked and baked food, it's time to give it its praises? People in this subreddit are certainly doing their part, and we are trying as well. Which foods on this list were your favorites? Do you have any perfect or nearly-perfect foods to share with us? Don't hesitate and let us know in the comments!

#31 I Ate Fresh Scones With Cream And Sour Cherry Jam

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#32 I Like To Put The Sauce On Top Of The Cheese When I Make Chicken Parm So The Breading Stays Crispy!

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#33 Lobster Benedict With Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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#34 Shrimp Po'boy

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#35 Vanilla Bean Flan With Croissant Crust

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#36 French Onion Soup With Homemade Bread!

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#37 Crawfish Boil + Grilled Lobster

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#38 I Made A Cannoli Cheesecake!

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#39 It's My Birthday ? Baked Myself A Batch Of Beignets!

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#40 Had To Use Up A Bunch Of Scallops [oc]

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#41 Pretzel Bun Sliders. Calabrian Chili Mayo, Mustard, Munster, Provlone, Rosemary Ham, Salami, Spinach, Banana Peppers, Basil

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#42 Breakfast Sandwich: Fresh Kaiser Roll, Egg, Truffle Gouda, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Jalapenos & Tomatoes, And Pub Sauce

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#43 Crispy Skin Pork Belly

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#44 Snickers Cake My Wife Made

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#45 Rib-Eye Cooked Medium Rare, Bone-Marrow Hasselback Potatoes, Air Fried Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Thyme And Sage Mushrooms, And Blue-Cheese Sauce [homemade]

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#46 "Marry Me Chicken" With Fettuccine

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#47 Pork Dumplings With Chilli And Sesame Seed Oil Sauce

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#48 Best Lasagna I've Ever Had - Bologna, Italy ??

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#49 (I Ate) Pork Belly Mac And Cheese

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#50 Homemade Spicy Seafood Ramen

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#51 Fresh Crab Pasta With More Crab

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#52 My Daughter Just Made This Charcuterie Board…

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#53 Oolong Tea Ice Cream, Poached Peaches & Camembert Cheese Panna Cotta

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#54 My First Sushi Board

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#55 Sourdough Brioche Tarts

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#56 [homemade] Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Alfredo With Angel Hair Pasta

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#57 Korean Fried Chicken

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#58 French Onion Soup

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#59 Brined A Brisket For 7 Days, Smoked It And Made Reubens

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#60 Pepperoni Pizza On Sourdough Crust!

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#61 Tandoori Spatchcock Chicken And Garlic Naan

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#62 I Made Nachos For Game Night

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#63 Loaded Potato Soup With Peppered Bacon Dippers And Homemade Parmesan Sourdough Croutons [oc]

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#64 [i Ate] Schnitzel For The First Time

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#65 My Crispy Chicken Burger

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#66 Shin Black Ramen Dressed Up

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#67 Dutch Baby

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#68 Simple Chinese Pork Belly, Tofu & Egg Stew Meal

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#69 Scallops Over Lobster Risotto

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#70 Filipino Tofu Sisig Burrito (With Garlic Rice And A Fried Egg)

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#71 Homemade Mini Detroit Style Pizzas

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#72 Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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#73 A Hamburger I Made

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#74 Homemade Fried Calamari

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#75 Pizza

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#76 [homemade] I've Never Baked A Cake Before But My Friends Asked Me To For Their Wedding Lol. Lemon Ginger Wedding Cake / Blueberry Compote Filling / Vanilla Bean Buttercream / Candied Lemons

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#77 Linguine And Meatballs W/ Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce, Salad, And Gochujang Cheesy Garlic Bread + Pesto Garlic Bread

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#78 Double Cheeseburger With Homemade Buns

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#79 Homemade Surf And Turf With Blue Cheese Pepper Sauce On Buttered Asparagus

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#80 [oc] Caramelized Onion & Bacon Grilled Cheese With A Cream Of Butternut Squash Soup

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#81 BBQ Platter That I Made For Some Old Good Friends

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#82 It Was Time To Make My World Famous (According To My Family) Pumpkin Pies

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#83 Millionaire Shortbread

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#84 Ribeye On The Grill In Sonoma [oc]

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#85 Seafood Carbonara In Viareggio, Italy [oc]

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#86 Best Looking Burgers Ive Ever Encountered

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#87 I Thought They Were Pretty: My Favorite Candy, French Chocolate Dragées

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#88 S’more Cookies

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#89 I Made Some Filthy Cheeseburgers Yesterday

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#90 Bacon And Eggs With Country Fried Potatoes, Cheese Grits And Toast

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#91 Instead Of Cake, I Asked For Donuts

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#92 Homemade Chashu Of Pork Belly For Ramen I Made A Few Weeks Back

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