recipe
noun
rec·i·pe
ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē 
2
: a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients
3
: a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something
a recipe for success
Synonyms
Examples of recipe in a Sentence
The recipe calls for fresh thyme.
I didn't read the recipe carefully.
This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Best chocolate chip cookie recipe For best results, follow these tips.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
These appetizer recipes are easy to make and don't take too much time.
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Add sea moss into recipes for baked goods, soup, or stew.
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This recipe uses chickpeas, which only some Jews will eat for Passover, so check with your guests first.
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Supporting character Child adds spice to this story — but don’t expect recipes.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The secret recipe took about three years to perfect, as Fontana and Rain experimented with coconut milk and soy milk for its base.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad, the perfect summer dish that will have everyone begging for the recipe.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
Variation: Add your favorite herbs to the matzo ball recipe.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
These appetizer recipes are easy to make and don't take too much time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Here are some ways to incorporate sea moss into your diet:
Add sea moss into recipes for baked goods, soup, or stew.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024
This recipe uses chickpeas, which only some Jews will eat for Passover, so check with your guests first.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Supporting character Child adds spice to this story — but don’t expect recipes.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The secret recipe took about three years to perfect, as Fontana and Rain experimented with coconut milk and soy milk for its base.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad, the perfect summer dish that will have everyone begging for the recipe.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
Variation: Add your favorite herbs to the matzo ball recipe.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
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recipe
noun
rec·i·pe
ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē
2
: a set of instructions for making something (as a food dish) from various things
a recipe for beef stew
3
: method of proceeding
a recipe for success
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recipe
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rec·i·pe
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