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.
Braised Beef and Jewel-toned Root Vegetables
140 min · Medium · American
Saffron-cardamom Paneer Sandesh
20 min · Medium · Indian
Viral Beans Porridge with Plantains and Fish
110 min · Medium · Other
Drunken Noodles (pad Kee Mao)
25 min · Medium · Thai
Quick Sheet Pan Pizza with Easy Homemade Dough
35 min · Medium · Italian
Spicy Restaurant-style Kadai Paneer
40 min · Medium · Indian
Stovetop Paneer Butter Masala with Bell Peppers
60 min · Medium · Indian
Elevated Amaretto Sour
5 min · Medium · American
Hainanese Steamed Chicken and Fragrant Rice
65 min · Medium · Other
The Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
70 min · Medium · American
Authentic Caesar Salad Made From Scratch
35 min · Medium · American
Air-fried Crispy Pasta Salad
35 min · Medium · Mediterranean
Pan-seared Scallops
20 min · Medium · Other
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto
60 min · Medium · Italian
Overnight Morning Cinnamon Buns
55 min · Medium · American
Creamy Italian Roasted Vegetable Pasta
40 min · Medium · Italian
Pan-seared Duck Breast with Red Wine Reduction
40 min · Medium · French
Classic Coq Au Vin
105 min · Medium · French
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.