18 Stunning Dishes That Make the Most of the New Food Emojis

Peden + Munk1/18Avocado Cream
It's finally here. Your days of waiting for an avocado emoji deserve a celebration, and nothing says party like an avocado dip amped up with the tang of sour cream and apple cider vinegar.
Tara Donne2/18Grilled Butterflied Prawns with Sriracha-Lemongrass Butter
Succulent prawns are dressed in a spicy Sriracha and lemongrass butter. With their lobster-like flavor and bright orange color, they're going to get you a lot of likes.
Gentl & Hyers3/18Grilled Sesame Squid
This dish is simple as it gets: just toss whole squid in a nutty sesame oil and throw them on the grill until lightly charred.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi4/18Sheet-Pan Paella With Chorizo, Mussels, and Shrimp
Spicy chorizo, juicy shrimp, and briny mussels dot a bed of peas and saffron rice in this sheet-pan paella, a classic Spanish dish with an upgrade for the iOS generation. And yeah, there's an emoji for that.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks5/18Diner-Style Buttermilk Pancakes
Seltzer provides an airy lift for fluffy diner-inspired pancakes that'll look killer on your feed.
Photo by Ellen Silverman6/18Chipotle Pork Loin With Blueberry–Kiwi Salsa
Tart kiwi is the surprising starring ingredient in a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin.
Levi Brown7/18Peanut Butter Ice Cream With a Hard Chocolate Shell
Here's where the peanut emoji comes in handy. Sweet and salty peanut butter ice cream is buried beneath a shell of chocolate sauce that hardens on contact with the cold ice cream.
Jeremy Liebman8/18Pink Peppercorn Bacon
A sprinkling of pink peppercorns add a fruity, sweet subtlety to thick slabs of bacon.
Christopher Testani9/18Chile-Cumin Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt and Cucumber
Warmly spiced lamb meatballs are balanced by cooling sliced cucumbers and a dollop of minty yogurt sauce.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Jerri Joy, Food Styling by Anna Hampton10/18Carrot Tart With Ricotta and Almond Filling
Arranging the carrots in a geometric pattern transforms this savory tart into a true showstopper.
Linda Xiao11/18Cucumbers with Scallions and Chili Oil
Chunks of cucumber are tossed with rice vinegar and sesame seeds in this addictive side.
Photo by Christina Holmes12/18Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes
Cooking potatoes in vinegar seasons the spuds from within, and a final drizzle boosts the flavor. Serve these alongside a burger or a photogenic centerpiece roast.
Photo by Sara Remington13/18Peanut Butter Pie
Swirl peanut butter with rich cream cheese to form the decadent center of this creamy, peanut-forward pie.
Photo by Alex Lau14/18Salt-Roasted Potatoes
A bed of kosher salt transmits heat, helping to roast these fingerling potatoes into crisp, yet fork-tender morsels. A sprinkle of flaky salt adds a finishing touch that looks great on camera.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks15/18Pan Bagnat Sandwich with Tuna, Anchovies, and Parsley
This pan bagnat features tuna, anchovy, tomato, and egg layered in a baguette (use that new emoji!). Plus, it's travel-friendly, meaning that sandwich shot in the park is so happening.
Kiyoshi Togashi16/18Rainbow Chopped Salad
Hearty red cabbage and romaine are tossed with diced apple and pears in this colorful chopped salad.
Lara Ferroni17/18Butter Croissants
There are few more impressive culinary challenges than making your own croissants.
Dan Monick18/18The Champagne Cocktail
Grab the Champagne and your phone. This golden cocktail is so simple—just place a bitters-soaked sugar cube in a flute, pour in the bubbly, top it off with citrus peel, and call your finest hand-modeling friends.


