Preparing to Cook

Preparing to Cook

1. Put Everything in Place
   Professional chefs call this Mise en Place (Pronounced meez on plahs)
   • Before you cook, gather all the tools and equipment you need.
   • Gather all the ingredients.
   • Wash, trim, cut, prepare, and measure all the ingredients.
   • Prepare the equipment—preheat the oven, line baking sheets, etc.
   • Now, you’re ready to go!
      
2. To Measure Liquids
   • Use a glass measuring cup with measured amount indicated on the side of the cup.
   • Place cup on flat surface.
   • Look at it at eye level as you fill the cup to the needed line.
      
3. To Measure Dry Ingredients
   • Use a measuring cups set.
   • The measuring cups will have the measurement on it.
   • Spoon or scoop the ingredient lightly into the measuring cup.
   • Run a knife across the top of the powder to level the surface.
   • Scrape off excess.