Definition

Shortened version of mise en place, because busy cooks don't have time for full French phrases. Your prepped ingredients and the organizational system keeping you from complete chaos.

Example Usage

My mise is solid tonight—I could cook through the apocalypse without restocking.

Origin

Abbreviated from mise en place (everything in its place)

Fun Fact

Experienced cooks can tell someone's skill level just by looking at how they organize their mise.

Source: Professional kitchen preparation terminology

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