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Where to Start: Meal Prepping

12/1/2021

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Meal prep can get confusing at times.  Your menu may have 5 different dishes with multiple ingredients in each.  What to do first??
The most basic way to start is with your mise en place, a French culinary phrase meaning to have everything in its place. This is a basic culinary instruction that can really help organize your meal prep. 


I always preheat the oven, this way you can begin cooking once ready.  


Take a look at the menu items and make a plan of what to do first. Start with the ingredients that take the longest to prepare, like rice, potatoes or soups. 


You also want to look at items that may take longer to cool like casseroles or larger portions of meats.  These should be started first as well, to have ample time to cool.


While these are cooking, I look to prep other items that may be in multiple dishes such as  onions, carrots or herbs. These all take time to peel, chop, etc.  Having these prepped ahead rather than doing it per dish will save time.  


Lastly, I prepare chilled items such as salads and dressings or items that don't need to be cooked.  


Taking a few minutes to set your mise en place will help your meal prep go smoothly.
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10 Comments
Corey
12/3/2021 07:59:10 am

Good place to start ! Always keeping in mind the items that take longest to cook, while keeping low maintenance items to the end.

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Daniel Tyler Petry
12/3/2021 07:59:42 am

Great Tips!!

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Sarah G
12/3/2021 09:20:33 am

Great advice! Thank you

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Carley J Jennings
12/7/2021 06:33:14 pm

So helpful, thanks!

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Sarah
12/9/2021 11:29:50 pm

Can always use these reminders. Thank you

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Matthew Vaillette
12/10/2021 07:54:31 am

Great tips!

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Lisa
12/10/2021 07:55:10 am

Great tips!

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Emira
12/10/2021 08:21:56 am

Very helpful

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Brett
12/10/2021 06:18:17 pm

Great ideas

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Whitni
12/17/2021 08:50:03 am

I like it!

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