cookbook

noun

cook·book | \ ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k

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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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The origin of empanadas is unknown but they are thought to have originated in Persia, although a cookbook published in 1520 mentions empanadas filled with seafood in the recipes for Catalan, Italian, French and Arabian food. — cleveland, "Celebrate National Empanada Day with these 6 frozen appetizers from grocery store," 8 Apr. 2021 Simplify your life with this stand that conveniently holds your tools (or even a cookbook), to free up counter space and avoid unnecessary mess. — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, "26 of the coolest home essentials at Amazon under $100," 7 Apr. 2021 Samin Nosrat discusses veganism, depression, and writing a new cookbook. — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, "A Former Obama Official on the “Interlocking Set of Failures” at the Border," 6 Apr. 2021 With the seven steps below, which take you through how to vegan-ize a non-vegan baking recipe, every cookbook and internet archive is your baking oyster and you won’t be relegated to the vegan section any longer. — Kyle Beechey, Bon Appétit, "How to Turn Nearly Any Baking Recipe Into a Vegan Baking Recipe," 1 Apr. 2021 The 35-year-old model and cookbook author is married to R&B crooner John Legend, who was named Sexiest Man Alive by the magazine in 2019. — Jonathan Landrum Jr., USA TODAY, "Chrissy Teigen opens up about facing racism, miscarriage in People's 'Beautiful Issue'," 31 Mar. 2021 Meghan was also the driving force behind a 2018 charity cookbook, Together: Our Community Cookbook, which which features recipes from a group of women whose community was affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. — Michelle Tauber, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle’s Sweet Surprise for Women’s History Month — from Her Kitchen!," 25 Mar. 2021 Based out of Los Angeles, this cookbook and culinary shop marries food and stories together. — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "40+ Asian-Owned Businesses to Support Right Now," 23 Mar. 2021 The recipes are part of a cookbook created by 14-year-old Analiesa Chavez and 15-year-old Kelsey Bonner, both freshmen at West Boca Raton Community High School. — Jennifer Shapiro-sacks, sun-sentinel.com, "It’s in the bag: Girl Scouts create recipe book for Boca Raton food pantry," 19 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective June Naylor is a cookbook author and food-and-travel writer living in Fort Worth. — June Naylor, Dallas News, "Quick and healthy: 5 (mostly) plant-based bowl recipes," 27 Jan. 2021 The outstanding recipe comes from cookbook author Stella Parks. — Washington Post, "Our top 10 recipes of 2020 are, fittingly, full of comfort," 15 Dec. 2020 Throw in a favorite recipe, cookbook or online class voucher for an extra-special present. — Washington Post, "15 kitchen gifts for cooks into bread-baking, pasta-making or canning," 5 Nov. 2020 Author and chef Samin Nosrat has a story in it, as does Cal Peternell, the Chez Panisse chef turned cookbook author. — San Francisco Chronicle, "Food lovers’ holiday gift guide," 24 Nov. 2020 In this classic, cookbook writer Grace Young presents a wok master class that is sensitive to the restrictions and desires of Western readers. — TheWeek, "J. Kenji López-Alt recommends 6 books that helped him as a chef and parent," 9 Nov. 2020 Meredith Deeds is a cookbook author and food writer from Edina. — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Plan a weeknight fiesta with this twist on chilaquiles," 14 Oct. 2020 In this recipe, a fall favorite from cookbook author Julia Turshen, red grapes are roasted alongside Italian fennel sausage and bright green broccoli rabe for an all-in-one dinner. — Washington Post, "Roast, stew or poach grapes in 8 recipes fit for fall," 14 Oct. 2020 Meredith Deeds is a cookbook author and food writer from Edina. — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Greet fall with a bowl of perfectly seasoned soup," 30 Sep. 2020

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cookbook

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cookbook

chiefly US : a book of recipes : a book of directions explaining how to prepare and cook various kinds of food

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cookbook

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cook·book | \ ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k

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: a book of recipes and directions for the preparation of food

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