What separates medium from easy on Sous-Chef?
Medium recipes may use multiple pans, longer active time, or techniques like browning, emulsifying, or resting—but stop short of expert-level finesse.
Medium Recipes
185 recipes found
Medium recipes introduce a few more steps—maybe a sauce to reduce, a protein to sear, or a dough to rest—but still fit a normal weeknight.
Milestone timing shows when to prep ahead versus when the stove demands full attention—sauces to reduce, proteins to sear, doughs to rest without losing the thread.
Featured recipes
Poulet À La Moutarde (french Creamy Dijon Chicken)
75 min · Medium · French
Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Butter Over Truffle Pea Purée
30 min · Medium · French
Croque Monsieur Gratiné with Prosciutto and Gruyère
35 min · Medium · French
Pan-seared Salmon with Cauliflower Purée, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Pickled Red Onions
45 min · Medium · American
Michelin Star Italian Caesar Dressing
20 min · Medium · Italian
Pan-seared Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Quinoa
35 min · Medium · American
Brown Butter Orchard Fruit Cobbler with Hazelnut Drop Scones
75 min · Medium · American
Spanish-style Salt Cod, Potato, and Tomato Stew
55 min · Medium · Spanish
Ash-e Doogh (persian Yogurt Soup)
65 min · Medium · Middle Eastern
Mousse Leggera Di Confettura Ai Mirtilli
20 min · Medium · French
Super Airy Blueberry Jam Mousse Filling
20 min · Medium · French
Super Airy Blueberry Jam Mousse Filling
25 min · Medium · French
Pan-seared Scallops with Silky Cauliflower Purée and Brown Butter Caper Sauce
40 min · Medium · French
Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
50 min · Medium · American
Brown Butter & Wild Blueberry Patisserie Muffins
52 min · Medium · American
Dairy-free Creamy Mushroom Risotto
50 min · Medium · Italian
Skillet Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
35 min · Medium · American
Classic Bakery-style Soft Pretzels
90 min · Medium · Other
Chimichurri Steak Flatbread
30 min · Medium · Other
Rice Paper Fish and Chips
50 min · Medium · Other
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
45 min · Medium · Mexican
Michelin Star Sticky Toffee Pudding
70 min · Medium · Other
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella
55 min · Medium · Spanish
West African Beans Porridge with Plantains and Smoked Fish
110 min · Medium · Other
Frequently asked questions
Should beginners start with medium recipes?
Try a few easy wins first. When you are comfortable with knife prep and stove timing, medium dishes are a natural next step.
Do medium recipes list parallel prep tasks?
Yes. Steps group what can happen simultaneously—rice simmering while a protein sears—so components finish together.
Can I still meal-plan medium recipes?
Absolutely. Save dishes you like and let Sous-Chef spread them across the week with consolidated grocery lists.