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Red wine braised short ribs topped with seasoning rest on creamy mashed potatoes in a dark ceramic bowl

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Moody dark lighting highlights glossy wine-braised short ribs served over fluffy mashed potatoes in a shallow ceramic bowl. This rich, indulgent plated dish works perfectly for restaurant menu design, food blog content, and recipe editorial features.

Prompt: “red wine braised short ribs over creamy mashed potatoes with glossy sauce and gremolata in a shallow bowl, moody dark light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is sharply composed with appealing moody lighting, and has no visible artefacts; the small sprinkled garnish differs slightly from the specified gremolata but does not impact usability.

Also searched as: gourmet dinner dish · food photography · moody food styling

Direct file: 1024×1536 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this braised short ribs with mashed potatoes photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Braised Short Ribs With Mashed Potatoes” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/braised-short-ribs-with-mashed-potatoes-6d1676a7) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1024×1536 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “red wine braised short ribs over creamy mashed potatoes with glossy sauce and gremolata in a shallow bowl, moody dark light” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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