Case study: Weeknight prep system
Problem â Approach â Outcome
Problem: Prep felt scattered, with frequent mid-cook pauses to wash, search, or recut ingredients.
Approach: A simple mise en place checklist plus container sizing rules and a âheat-onâ trigger (when the last ingredient hits the board).
Outcome: Prep-to-pan transitions became smoother and timing improved, with fewer overcooked components. Notes included a repeatable list for two staple meals and one flexible sheet-pan template.