Love it or hate it, there is a way to make cooking easier.

prior to beginning cooking.

You should also have your bowls, pans, and other equipment out as well.

A female chef cooking with the help of a mobile recipe

The first step to mastering mise en place is to set up your workspace.

Pro tip: If you have leftover ingredients, store those in small, fridge-safe containers for later!

This will make preparing your next meal a breeze.

A cooking class on making dumplings