Mise en place (French for "everything in its place") means preparing all your ingredients and equipment before you start cooking.

Origin

The principle comes from professional kitchens, where there is no time to chop or search once food is on the heat. At home it means less stress and stops things burning while you are still chopping garlic.

How to

• Read the recipe through once.
• Wash, cut and weigh all ingredients.
• Set them out in bowls in the order you'll need them.
• Keep pans, knives, spoons and board within reach.

Common mistake

Reading the recipe only while cooking. You then often notice too late that something needs marinating or warming up.

The right tool

For precise cuts you need a stable, hygienic surface: our Premium Stainless Steel Cutting Board.

Related terms

Meal Prep, Mandoline, Brunoise, Sweating