What is Mise en Place?

Mise en place, a French term meaning 'everything in its place,' is the cornerstone of efficient and enjoyable cooking. It's the practice of preparing all your ingredients and equipment before you begin cooking. This includes:

• Washing and chopping vegetables
• Measuring out spices and liquids
• Gathering all necessary pots, pans, and utensils
• Preheating the oven or stovetop

By practicing mise en place, you'll reduce stress, minimize errors, and ultimately, create better dishes.

In this lesson, we'll put the concept into practice with a simple Vegetable Medley recipe.