What are multi-step instructions?

giving instructions a little at time - making a simple salad for example:

1. gather ingredients (such as lettuce, boiled eggs, tomato, shredded cheese, and salad dressing)

2. thoroughly rinse off food items such as lettuce and tomato

3. tear the lettuce into reasonable bite sizes and slice tomatoes and boiled eggs

4. add the lettuce, tomato, and egg, then mix just a little

5. sprinkle shredded cheese on the top of the salad

6. if preferred, top the salad with your chosen dressing

7. enjoy!