Are you in charge of the holiday party this year? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Unsure?

In our kitchen today, the crew from Carmel Market District helps get you ready with a few meal prep tips and samplings that are sure to be a hit at your family gathering, too! 

Mise en place ( French pronunciation: [mi zɑ̃ ˈplas] ) is a French culinary phrase which means “putting in place” or “everything in its place.” Mise en place “means far more than simply assembling all the ingredients, pots and pans, plates, and serving pieces needed for a particular period. Mise en place is also a state of mind. Someone who has truly grasped the concept is able to keep many tasks in mind simultaneously, weighing and assigning each its proper value and priority.

This assures that the chef has anticipated and prepared for every situation that could logically occur during a service period.” Include things the whole family can do to help, from younger children to older parents cooking and baking during the holidays can be more fun when you share with the family. Know your limitations, from cooking expertise, having the right kitchen equipment, even to the size of your ovens and refrigerators.

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