Unique foods always make meals more interesting because they take a step away from the regular and do something interesting and sometimes even extraordinary. Getting creative with food can be the difference between a so-so meal and a delicious piece of art.
There's something special to be said about those that can take some ingredients and turn them into something more than your run-of-the-mill meals. More often these days chefs have been using plates as their canvases for their own brand of food art.
Whether it be using the ingredients to make something bizarre like sandals with sesame seeds for the soles or marshmallows shaped like small animals, it's true that the kitchen has become more like an art gallery than anything else. Often the food looks so good you don't even want to eat it.
20 Uniquely Shaped Food Creations
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Witch Finger Grapes
These Peculiar-Shaped Hybrid Grapes Look Like Creepy Fingers
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Edible Spring Time Images
Dan Cretu and Pizza Hut Restaurants Create Art Using Salad Ingredients
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Disney Character-Shaped Foods
Oh My Disney Offers a Variety of Mickey-Shaped Food Items
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Pizza Ice Cream Cones
These Pizza Shaped Like Ice Cream Cones Offer Convenience and a Treat
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Skeletal Egg Shapers
The Skull Egg Shaper by Fred & Friends Makes a Frightful Breakfast
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Organ-Inspired Fruits
Farmer Hiroichi Kimura Has Harvested the First Heart-Shaped Watermelon
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Facial Figure Egg Shapers
Greggs Fried Egg Shaper Brings a Fresh Face to Breakfast
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Animal-Shaped Coffee Marshmallows
Cat Cafe Marshmallows is Latte Foam Art for Regular People
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Seaweed Cupcake Wrappers
These Cupcake Wrappers Offer an Alternative Taste
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Intricately Festive Cookie Cutters
Christmas Cookie Cutters Will Make Your Kitchen Winter-Ready
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Arboreal Sauce Branding
Drip Maple Syrup Packaging Enables Easy Dispensing with a Delightful Look
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Pie Crust Texture Chips
These New Lattice Chips are Lay's Latest Innovation
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Seed-Covered Slippers
The Hummus Sandals are Completely Covered in Scrumptious Chickpeas
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Orange Peel Origami
In Japan, Creating Art from Orange Peels is Becoming a Huge Fad
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Gold-Infused Finger Foods
Wolfgang Puck Creates a Menu of Fine Oscar Treats with Edible Gold Dust
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Cone-Shaped Sandwiches
These Reuben Sandwiches are Packed Inside a Cone of Bread
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3D-Printed Pizza
This 3D Printer Pizza Could Be the Future of Food in Space
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Disney-Inspired Waffle Makers
Make Some Mickey Waffles with This Disney-Inspired Kitchen Appliance
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Punny Pie Pans
Garrett Heath's Pi-Shaped Pie Pan Lets Math Lovers Create Physical Pi
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Heart-Shaped Waffle Makers
The Chef's Choice M840 WafflePro Express is a Must for Valentine's Day
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Lunchbox Maki Makers
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Cartoon-Inspired Alcoholic Beverages
The Disney Themed Cocktails by Cody is Fit for Royalty
Naturally Harvested Ocean Chips
These Seaweed Chips Swim Against the Tide of Traditional Snacks
Cheeky Mixed-Medium Illustrations
Alex Solis's Witty Illustrations Come Alive on the Page
DIY Watermelon Sharks
This Summer Fruit Watermelon Salad Comes Shaped Like a Shark
Cookie-Combined Dessert Pizzas
The Pizookie Party Platter Has Something for Everyone
Fish-Faced Egg Separators
This Egg Yolk Seperator Gives You Only What You Want in Your Eggs
Romantic Disney Bedding
Fall Asleep Beside Mickey or Minnie Under This Couple's Duvet Cover
Colorful Edible Sculptures
The Food Art by Dan Cretu Transforms Fruits and Veggies into Artwork
Scenic Breakfast Shapers
The Sunnyside Egg Mold Fills Your Mornings with Delight
Wine Bottle Kitchen Tools
These Akebono Cooking Tools Come in a Compact Bottle
Winning Film Statue Illustrations
Olly Moss Redesigns all of the Oscars Awards Over the Years
Golden Skeletal Action Figures
This Golden Skeleton Figurine is Perfect fir High-End Goth Fans
Bizarrely Anatomical Photography (UPDATE)
Koen Hauser Depicts People Inside and Out in his Series
Eggceptional Culinary Devices
The Egg Minder Keeps Track of the Number of Shells and the Freshness
Beautiful Flask Branding
Yapira Honey Packaging Transcends Typical Disposable Condiment Containers
Whole Watermelon Cakes
The Watermelon Cake by Mike Warren is Made Using an Actual Watermelon
Bestial Bottle Holders
The AB Wine Racks Display Your Full-Bodied Beverages in Animal Forms
Frozen S'More Confections
The Campfire Bar is a Chilly Alternative to the Classic Summer Treat
Illusory Watermelon-Shaped Candles
This Fruity Scented Candle is Shaped Like Slice of Watermelon
State-Shaped Pie Plates
The Fifty United Plates Proudly Offer Bakers a Way to Shape Their Desserts
Opulent Skeletal Jewelry
This Alexander McQueen Bracelet Contains Topaz and a Skeleton Design
Tantalizing Food Artwork
These Food Designs by Hong Yi Look Good Enough to Eat
Satirical Skeletal Street Art
The Horrific Congregate in the Maldito Juanito Street Art
Pizza Slice Paper Plates
This Paper Plate is Shaped Like a Slice of Pizza for Easy Serving
Grilled Fruit Sandwiches
The Watermelon Cheese Bites by Brit & Co. is Refreshingly Delightful
Pop-Art Pizza Portraits
Domenico Crolla Transforms Pizzas into Quirky Works of Pop Art
Gourmet Pizza Makers
The Petite Pizzeria Allows Foodies to Make Freshly Baked Pies at Home
Eggcentric Pastime Packaging
Egg Head Branding Takes its Hen-Laid Visual Theme to the Eggstreme
Chunky Gourmet Potato Chips
These Thick Cut Potato Chips Boast Unusual Flavors and High Prices
Festive Pastry Paperclips
Cookie-Shaped Clips Make for Mouthwatering Christmas Stationary
Humanalistic Food Art
French Artist Felipe Barbosa Gives Food a New Life
Skeletal Bowl Stands
This Spooky Serving Bowl Stand is Inspired by The Walking Dead
Lumber Hive Branding
Bzzz Armenian Honey Packaging References its Contents' Natural Quality
Deliciously Inventive Pizza Art
PIZZA TIME is a New Pizza Art Exhibit That Will Make Mouths Water
Army Knife Fruit Slicers
The Citrus Knife Colori is an Orange-Lover’s Dream
Hexagon-Embossed Branding
Ame Honey Packaging Embodies the Symbol of Its Scrumptious Contents
Tubular Confection Branding
Wildflower Honey Packaging Has Been Wrapped for Painters' Appreciation
Cute Meal-Balancing Canines
The 'Food On My Dog' Tumblr is Adorable and Outrageous
Cheeky Hybrid Sandals
The ThingThong is a Humorous and Daring Mash-Up
Historical Disney Infographics
The History of Mickey Mouse is Conveyed into Fun Pictorial Charts
Artistic Hamburger Photoshoots (UPDATE)
The Creative Burger Designs are Comedic and Unexpected
Lumber Lid Branding
Savannah Bee Honey Packaging Exudes the Beauty of Product and Production
Deadly Fruit Sculptures
'Black Grapes of Wrath' by Ludo is Freakishly Beautiful
Lollipop Waffle Makers
The Lolly Waffle Maker is the George Forman Grill for Sweets
Morbidly Groping Lingerie
Get Your Freak On with this Spooky Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton Bra
Romantic Disney Nails
This Disney Nail Art From Nailsgraphicworld is Perfect for Valentine's Day
Old-Versus-New Animated Short
The Disney 'Get a Horse' Clip Revisits a Classic Debate
Cookie Cinema Trophies
Bakerella Prepares For the Oscars with These Biscuit Awards
Pastoral Paradise Branding
Volim Honey Packaging Paints a Picture of its Wholesome Rural Source
Fruity Special Edition Cookies
These Watermelon Oreos Aim to Become a New Summer Symbol
Sweetly Simple Branding
Gibbs Honey Packaging Embodies the Basics of Product and Producer
Nacho Chip Chicken Recipes
These Doritos Chicken Strips Will be a Fan Favorite for Party Snacks
Bicycle Designed Pizza Cutters
These Pizza Cutters Take You Out for a Deliciously Cheesy Spin
Japanese Dish Desserts
Sushi Cake is a Savory Meal That Looks Incredibly Sweet
Cartoon-Inspired Egg Makers
This Mickey Mouse Kitchen Utensil Will Brighten Mornings
Cartoon-Inspired Wallets
The Comme des Garçons Walt Disney 'Lucky Rabbit' Wallets are Chic
Ugly Sweater Snacks
These 'Tasteless Biscuits' are Decorated to Look Like Holiday Sweaters
Pasta Bacon Taco Hybrids
These Indulgent Bacon Weave Taco Breaks Calorie-Topping Records
Crocheted Breakfast Rugs
The 'Egg Rugg' is Perfect for Homeowners Who Enjoy Morning Meals
Sriarcha-Flavored Iconic Chips
This New Spicy Snack Packs a Delicious and Mouthwatering Punch
Python-Topped Pizzas
The Everglades Pie is Topped with Animals Found in Florida's Swamps
Pop-Inspired Cheesy Snacks
Mountain Dew Cheetos Makes for a Strange Combination
Breakfast Waffle Tacos
Taco Bell’s Breakfast Feast is Going Nationwide
Drinkable Campfire Confections
The S’mores Hot Chocolate is Perfect for Summer and Winter
Fishy Desert Dishes
Ice Cream Sushi Pairs Vanilla with Seaweed
Mousey Disney-Inspired Beenies
The Eugenia Kim Mimi Pom Pom Skull Hat is Mickey Mouse Fab
Mathematically Perfect Pizzas
Dr. Eugenia Cheng Develops a Formula for Perfect Pizza
Film Hot Dogs
Serious Eats Creates Food Inspired by the Best Picture Nominated Films
Oscar-Ready Edibles
Courtney Scharf Takes a Bite Out of Oscar Party Food Ideas
Pizza-Making Touch Tables
Pizza Hut's Conceptual Interactive Table Top Builds Custom Pizzas
Iconic Feline-Printed Fruit
These Tasty Hello Kitty Melons Won't Come Cheap
Salmon-Infused Sushi Salads
This Cook Kosher Recipe Offers a Bizarre Take on a Japanese Classic
Deceitful Burrito Cakes
This Clever Cake Idea Mimics a Mexican Food Favorite
Boozy Bone Marrow Desserts
This Unusual Mix of Bone Marrow Ice Cream Sounds Intriguing
Hybrid Pop Culture Cakes
Sweet Meets Danger in this Hybrid Character Cake
Sitcom-Inspired Desserts
This Big Bang Theory Cake is Both Nerdy and Mouthwatering
Pepperoni-Crusted Pizzas
This Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza is a Meat Lovers Dream
Romantic Egg Molds
The Eggspress is a Valentine's Day Themed Breakfast Device for Early Risers
Spaceship-Inpsired Cooking Utencils
This Spatula is Shaped Like the Star Trek USS Enterprise
Chocolate-Coated Chips
Lay’s Created Chocolate Potato Chips to Please All Your Taste Buds
Frozen Campfire Confections
These Frozen S'more Cups are Perfect for Hot Summer Evenings
Seaweed-inspired Partitions
The Algues Room Divider Adds an Organic Touch to Living Spaces
Girl Scout Cookie Cheesecakes
These Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes Use the Iconic Cookie
Poutine-Like Donut Fries
These Loaded Maple Bacon Donut Fries Look Like Flavor Paradise
Seaweed Accentuated Lamps
Nir Meiri's Lights Uses Materials of the Sea to Redefine Lighting Chic
Asian Pancake Artistry
A Signature Japanese Snack Just Got An Extra Kick with Mayonnaise Art
Amorous Toy Animations
Disney's Vinylmation Love Story is Part of a Unique Google Partnership
Massive Pizza Burger Hybrids
The 'Megaburgerpizza' Creatively Uses a Pizza as a Burger Bun
Beachy Sand Castle Cakes
This Sand Castle Cake is Made from Graham Crackers and Ice Cream
Alcoholic Fruit Toy
The Plush Vodka Spiked Watermelon is For Adults
3D-Printed Pizza
This 3D Printer Pizza Could Be the Future of Food in Space
Savory Donut Desserts
Gourdough's Donuts Bakes Delicious Gourmet Options
Presidential Food Art
These Culinary Depictions are Inspired by the Presidential Election 2012
Cartoon-Stamped Breakfast Bread
The Mickey Mouse Toaster Burns Classic Characters onto Every Slice
Creamy Packaged Christmas Cookies
The Gingerbread Oreos Will Only be Sold for a Limited Time
DIY Deep-Fried Cheese Recipes
These Deep Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos are for the Cheese Lovers
Diguised Fruit Photography
'Strange Fruit' Depicts Fruit Undercover as Everyday Objects
Eccentrically Flavored Marshmallows
The Marshmallowists Share Marshmallow Recipes
Video Game-Inspired Pizzas
This Legend of Zelda Pizza is Good to the Last Bite
Healthy Savory Seed Pops
Quinoa Pizza Balls Healthy Cake Pop Alternatives
Disney-Inspired Waffle Makers
Make Some Mickey Waffles with This Disney-Inspired Kitchen Appliance
Waffle-Making Pancake Pans
Nordic Ware's Pancake Pan Makes Miniature Waffle-Like Pancakes
Soup Broth Chip Flavors
The Cheetos Cream Stew Flavor Infuses Broth Ingredients into Chip Form
Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
DIY Rice Krispies Cakes
This Rice Krispies Cake is Made of the Classic Recess Time Snack
Campfire Hybrid Confections
The S'MOreos by Marigold Haske Revamps a Classic Summer Treat
Canned Pasta-Infused Desserts
These SpaghettiOs Cupcakes Would Qualify as Dessert for Dinner
Crystallized Marshmallow Snowflakes
Make This Christmas Artistic with Snowflake Cookies
Whimsical Waffle Makers
This Animal Waffle Maker Will Keep Breakfasts Exciting
Scrumptiously Disguised Stationery
Peco Mart 'Snack Memos' Look Like Tasty Treats
Morning Mini Pastry Toasters
The 2-in-1 Breakfast Treats Maker is Deliciously Fun
Breakfast-Imitating Fromages
The Bread Cheese Waffle May Result in a Midday Heart-Attack
Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
These Watermelon Krispie Treats Were Made for the Summer
Eerie Skull Beverage Openers
The Voodoo Skull Beer Bottle Opener is a Spooky Drinking Accessory
Hot Sauce-Filled Donuts
The Donut Zinger Contains Everything from Hot Sauce to Marshmallows
Sweettooth Nacho Dips
The 7-Layer Dessert Dip Transforms the Superbowl Food Staple
Waffle-Infused Chicken Wings
These Chicken Wings are Topped with a Maple Bacon Waffle
Marshmallow-Filled Ice Cream
This Fluffernutter Ice Cream Recipe is Perfect for Hot Summer Days
Cheese-Coated Vegetarian Snacks
Cheesy Broccoli Appetizers Will Make Your Kids Love Vegetables
Meatless Fruit-Topped Pizzas
Serve Your Guests a Sweet and Healthy Appetizer with Apple Pizza
Toasty Campfire Treat Breakfasts
This ‘BS in the Kitchen’ Sandwich is a Fun Twist on F
Heart-Shaped Waffle Makers
The Chef's Choice M840 WafflePro Express is a Must for Valentine's Day
Caffeinated Breakfast Pastries
Wired Waffles Lets People Deliciously Skip their Morning Coffee
Peeled Produce Pottery
The Fruit Ninja Design Collection is Based on Real Fruit Textures
Annual Film Achievement Posters
Oily Moss Creates a Best Picture Poster For Every Winning Movie
DIY Nacho-Mimicking Bacon
These Bacon Nachos from Dude Foods Use Bacon Instead of Chips