How to Use recipe in a Sentence

recipe

noun
  • The recipe calls for fresh thyme.
  • I didn't read the recipe carefully.
  • This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
  • Back in the day, Jones’ mom would make her own pie recipes too.
    Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • How did the gyoza recipe evolve from her hands to yours?
    Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
  • This recipe can be made gluten free with gluten-free flour.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Most of the staff and menu items, along with the recipes, remain the same, however.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
  • What’s the classic spot that’s slung baskets of the same crispy cod recipe for 50 years?
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
  • There are many types of snappers; any will work for this recipe.
    cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The recipe says to knead the dough for 10 to 12 minutes, adding flour as necessary to make a soft dough.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Well, at least one of the many popular fall recipes of all time.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Try our quick and easy seafood recipes for any night of the week to continue your seafood kick.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • This year, prep and freeze this classic recipe up to three months in advance.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • At least one of them has to be owned by somebody who has a great dough recipe and wants to take it out on the road.
    Pete Wells, New York Times, 9 May 2023
  • First, pick a fall family recipe that's close to your heart.
    Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Not only is this the perfect summer treat, but the recipe is so easy a kid can make it.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • Although your go-to recipe is that way for a reason, why not switch things up by adding a bit of ham?
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The brand started in the Philippines and the recipes, Bedell says, are recipes of the founding family.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Just pour a pre-mixed recipe into the machine’s keg, add water and scan the sticker that comes with the beer mix.
    Rio Yamat, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Read on for the full recipe—and some tips on how to make the hearty meal exactly what your mind and body is craving.
    Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 12 Oct. 2023
  • It's been able to keep the recipes and some traditions because Fauble ran the district in the chain’s heyday.
    The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The site has videos, articles, and even recipes with herbs and vegetables.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
  • This is a recipe for the evolution of the universe, from the beginning of time to today (and beyond): Start with the big bang.
    Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Close your eyes, listen to the waves crashing, and read on for our favorite pineapple recipes.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Have made it for many gatherings, and everyone asks for the recipe.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Cheers to the masters for taking this ancient recipe and giving it your own twist.
    Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Has Carlson found a way to get back in front of his audience, or is this a recipe for failure?
    Harold Maass, The Week, 13 May 2023
  • And that means making a list of all your favorite cookout recipes and heading to the grocery store.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 29 May 2023
  • Save it for use in another recipe that calls for chicken broth.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • The company’s website has plenty of recipes, so the gift-grabber will be ready to go from day one.
    Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 8 Nov. 2023

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