cookbook

noun

cook·book | \ ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k

Definition of cookbook

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a book of cooking directions and recipes broadly : a book of detailed instructions

cookbook

adjective

Definition of cookbook (Entry 2 of 2)

: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained a cookbook approach

Examples of cookbook in a Sentence

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The cookbook, for which Markle wrote the foreword, features recipes from a group of women whose community was affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. — Zoe Weiner, Allure, "Watch Prince Harry Come to the Rescue After the Wind Messes Up Meghan Markle's Hair," 20 Sep. 2018 The cookbook is all vegetarian, but each of the salads below could be augmented with meat. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "The time is ripe for salad bowl dinners: Easy, fresh recipes," 8 May 2018 There are delectable smells (candles, lotions, balms and soaps), fun coffee-table books and cookbooks, olive oils, teas, conversation-starting serving dishes and clothing. — Kate Silver, chicagotribune.com, "You're going where? St. Louis," 19 June 2018 But in several mid-19th century publications, including the 1853 cookbook, jambalaya is described as having come from Native Americans. — James Karst, NOLA.com, "A jambalaya recipe from 1844: Take one bear and clean it well ...," 6 May 2018 Since becoming a duchess, Markle has become closely involved with the organization: Proceeds from her charity cookbook Together: Our Community Kitchen benefit the women's efforts. — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "Meghan Markle's Affordable Club Monaco Coat Is on Sale Right Now," 21 Nov. 2018 On Wednesday November 21, 2018, Meghan surprised the group by stepping out for a visit to the Hubb Community Kitchen where the cookbook creators are based. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Wears a Club Monaco Mini Dress to Reunite with Grenfell Fire Survivors," 21 Nov. 2018 There is also a Via Carota cookbook in the works, for those who want to bring a bit of the Williams-Sodi magic into their own homes. — Jennifer Alfano, WSJ, "Three Power Couples Discuss What It Takes to Collaborate Successfully," 9 Nov. 2018 Halibut Olympia-type dishes begin to appear in lots of cookbooks after World War II. — Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaskana recipe: Halibut Olympia a little better than you remember," 12 July 2018

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