mise

Example Sentences

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The mise en scène is sumptuously prepared with flourishes of rococo drollery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In place of complicated recipes requiring a full afternoon of mise en place, she offers shortcuts designed to reduce anxiety and, crucially, the risk of giving up altogether.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

The other thing that is really important and will really help people is I encourage them to do their mise en place.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

“You know how a chef has a mise en place?” said Noel Casler, a podcaster and comedian.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2022

"Och, ochone, mise 'n diugh; 'tis a dark hour this."

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