In culinary practices, there's a practice called "mise en place" or to set up. There are 5 steps:
1. Planning: Before you begin, read the entire recipe to understand all the steps, ingredients, equipment and technique requirements.
2. Gathering: Collect all necessary cooking utensils, tools, equipment, and ingredients listed in the recipe.
3. Preparation: Wash, prepare (cut, chop, shred, etc) and measure all ingredients.
4. Organization: Arrange your prepared ingredients and tools in a logical order, typically in the sequence they will be used.
5. Execution: Begin cooking!
With everything ready, you can focus on the cooking process itself and avoid having to stop to prep ingredients or find tools mid-task which can lead to issues, such as extending cooking time or burning, with the final dish.
Let us know how you approach creating a home cooked meal?