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
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Lucy Buffet (sister to Jimmy!).
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Lucy Buffett, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
The duo will be making favorite holiday recipes and sharing holiday hosting tips on everything from time management to gifts for guests.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
In a TikTok shared over the weekend, the founder of skincare company Rhode explained that Hadid's viral spicy vodka pasta recipe is a date night dish in her household with husband Justin Bieber.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
Your roundup of inspiring recipes and kitchen tricks.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
Riz Asad is the blogger and recipe developer behind the popular food blog Chocolates & Chai.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 19 Nov. 2023
Anita’s Holiday Punch (cocktail) 1 ounce sangria (see recipe above)
1 ounce tequila blanco (base spirit)
3/4 ounce lime juice
Place all contents in your shaking tins (bar shaker) and shake briefly with ice.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Great-power competition can be a recipe for disorder.
—Paul Poast, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
This book has 100 recipes for various meals to test out at home and there are seasonal recipes, too, so there are dishes to try every time of the year.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
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Lucy Buffett, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
The duo will be making favorite holiday recipes and sharing holiday hosting tips on everything from time management to gifts for guests.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
In a TikTok shared over the weekend, the founder of skincare company Rhode explained that Hadid's viral spicy vodka pasta recipe is a date night dish in her household with husband Justin Bieber.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
Your roundup of inspiring recipes and kitchen tricks.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
Riz Asad is the blogger and recipe developer behind the popular food blog Chocolates & Chai.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 19 Nov. 2023
Anita’s Holiday Punch (cocktail) 1 ounce sangria (see recipe above)
1 ounce tequila blanco (base spirit)
3/4 ounce lime juice
Place all contents in your shaking tins (bar shaker) and shake briefly with ice.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Great-power competition can be a recipe for disorder.
—Paul Poast, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
This book has 100 recipes for various meals to test out at home and there are seasonal recipes, too, so there are dishes to try every time of the year.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
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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
noun
rec·i·pe
ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē
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