How does Sous-Chef classify a recipe as easy?
Easy recipes avoid advanced techniques, have fewer steps, and use common pantry staples. They are designed to succeed on the first try.
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Easy recipes use straightforward techniques, familiar ingredients, and forgiving timing—perfect when you want confidence in the kitchen.
Steps stay linear, ingredients stay familiar, and timing stays forgiving—ideal whether you are learning stove basics or squeezing dinner between meetings.
20 min · Easy · Other
20 min · Easy · American
45 min · Easy · American
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25 min · Easy · American
25 min · Easy · Italian
70 min · Easy · American
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25 min · Easy · Vietnamese
35 min · Easy · Other
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Easy recipes avoid advanced techniques, have fewer steps, and use common pantry staples. They are designed to succeed on the first try.
Yes. On Browse, pick easy plus a cuisine and tag—or open Browse from this page with easy already selected.
Absolutely. Easy does not mean bland—many rely on bold seasonings, good produce, and simple methods that let flavor shine.