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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
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Recent Examples of recipes
These recipes center the season’s finest ingredients, using techniques and sauces to complement — not overwhelm — their pristine gestalt.
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Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
With South Florida grocery stores and pharmacies stocking shelves for Easter shoppers each spring, those 2 billion annual Peeps find their way into baskets, recipes and seasonal traditions across the region.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
And in West Adams, Lugya’h — from the team behind Poncho’s Tlayudas — uses live fire and generational recipes to share Indigenous Zapotec dishes from Oaxaca.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure your favorite recipes turn out perfectly with this easy-to-use food thermometer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adding garlic reflects traditional recipes from Lebanon’s mountainous regions, while pomegranate molasses (a popular addition in Syria), gives depth and robust sweetness to the zingy sumac dressing.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Their recipes are developed by veterinary nutritionists; plus, it's gently cooked and frozen to eliminate preservatives.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Masao is not quite a test kitchen, as chefs know it in the industry, but Hanke and Shires are testing out recipes live with customers who come in.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
With South Florida grocery stores and pharmacies stocking shelves for Easter shoppers each spring, those 2 billion annual Peeps find their way into baskets, recipes and seasonal traditions across the region.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
And in West Adams, Lugya’h — from the team behind Poncho’s Tlayudas — uses live fire and generational recipes to share Indigenous Zapotec dishes from Oaxaca.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure your favorite recipes turn out perfectly with this easy-to-use food thermometer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adding garlic reflects traditional recipes from Lebanon’s mountainous regions, while pomegranate molasses (a popular addition in Syria), gives depth and robust sweetness to the zingy sumac dressing.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Their recipes are developed by veterinary nutritionists; plus, it's gently cooked and frozen to eliminate preservatives.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Masao is not quite a test kitchen, as chefs know it in the industry, but Hanke and Shires are testing out recipes live with customers who come in.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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As Easter approaches, schools are once again asking children to decorate eggs, bonnets or themed crafts to mark the holiday.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Expect to see some scalper prices drop Tuesday as the concert’s start time approaches.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen, a fermentation chef uses preservation techniques to change the flavor profile of bitter ingredients to sour or sweet.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Position has broad authority for applying project management methodologies and services to ensure successful business results.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the most complimentary of ways, the Hornets’ first-half outburst wasn’t all that special at all.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Stepping into the hip, urban Nhow Roma feels like a sensory overload in the best of ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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