configuration vs mise en place

configuration

noun
  • The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result. 

  • Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time. 

  • Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor. 

  • The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal. 

  • A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point. 

mise en place

noun
  • The preparation and layouts that are set up and used by line cooks at their stations in a commercial or restaurant kitchen. 

  • The preparations to cook, having the ingredients ready, such as cuts of meat, relishes, sauces, par-cooked items, spices, freshly chopped vegetables, and other components that are required for the menu and recipes ingredients measured out, washed, chopped and placed in individual bowls; and equipment such as spatulas and blenders prepared, and oven preheated. 

  • development 

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