Synonyms of recipe

recipe

noun

ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē 

as in method

the means or procedure for doing something

her recipe for attaining financial security is to save money, invest wisely, and live well within her means

Synonyms & Similar Words

• method
• approach
• strategy
• methodology
• technique
• way
• system
• style
• manner
• how
• tactics
• plan
• form
• process
• fashion
• program
• tack
• model
• route
• mode
• policy
• blueprint
• design
• layout
• scheme
• game
• game plan
• practice
• step
• plot
• ground plan
• routine
• shift
• move
• modus operandi
• line
• intrigue
• expedient

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recipe

Here’s Ko’s recipe for Gambas al Ajillo, which is spicy, garlicky and full of shrimp. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Think of it like a recipe, maybe adding flowers to a frosted cake or sprinkling powdered sugar atop a sponge cake; Stewart's rose gold hair injects a sprinkle of the same whimsy into the last few weeks of summertime. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026

It can be caused by inaccurate measurements, recipes high in ingredients such as fat or liquid sweeteners, or dough that simply needs more time to chill before baking. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026

The origins of the dish go back to the late Tudor period but the cake base layer was only added to the recipe in the mid-18th century. — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026