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.
West African Beef Stew
95 min · Medium · Other
Cast Iron New York Strip
45 min · Medium · American
Roasted Chicken
75 min · Medium · American
Pan-seared Salmon with Lemon-dill Sauce
40 min · Medium · American
Nutella Banana Crepe
20 min · Medium · French
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables
35 min · Medium · Italian
Grilled Indian Spiced Lamb Chops
195 min · Medium · Indian
Chicken Parmesan
45 min · Medium · Italian
Fluffy English Muffins
45 min · Medium · Other
Nikujaga (japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
65 min · Medium · Japanese
The Ultimate Dinner Rolls
50 min · Medium · American
James Beard Amaretto Sour
15 min · Medium · American
Shakshuka with Feta and Herbs
95 min · Medium · Middle Eastern
Irish Lamb Stew
80 min · Medium · Other
Classic Stuffed Peppers
65 min · Medium · American
Chicken Parmesan with Angel Hair Pasta
45 min · Medium · Italian
Bacon, Broccoli, Cheese, and Onion Quiche
70 min · Medium · French
Newburyport Seafood Stew
35 min · Medium · American
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.