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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
Her recipes and essays have appeared on the Food Network, Food52, and Food & Wine, and she has been featured in the New York Times, The Korea Times, and Bon Appétit.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
These recipes brighten up the crunch of spring produce with a pop of lime, ginger or homemade ranch.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Kids ages four and up can join Dad to cook up special recipes in this Father's Day workshop.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Blanchard’s Deli — attached to a Shell on Carmel Road — has been open 37 years, with family recipes from owner Jim Blanchard’s mother and grandmother.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One of my favorite recipes to use for jam is called the puffin jam.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
However, reviewing Ina Garten’s One-Pot Oven Risotto reminded us that there’s an important difference between a couple of the most common types of salt—and this might be why many of your recipes end up tasting under- or over-seasoned.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
These recipes brighten up the crunch of spring produce with a pop of lime, ginger or homemade ranch.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Kids ages four and up can join Dad to cook up special recipes in this Father's Day workshop.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Blanchard’s Deli — attached to a Shell on Carmel Road — has been open 37 years, with family recipes from owner Jim Blanchard’s mother and grandmother.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Those recipes helped create a loyal following, especially among Orange County’s Mexican, Mexican American and Latino communities.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One of my favorite recipes to use for jam is called the puffin jam.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
However, reviewing Ina Garten’s One-Pot Oven Risotto reminded us that there’s an important difference between a couple of the most common types of salt—and this might be why many of your recipes end up tasting under- or over-seasoned.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
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Radar testing provides measurable data A major part of the validation was Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing, which Boeing described as one of the primary methods for assessing an aircraft’s stealth characteristics.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Those who bought the checks would then attempt to fraudulently cash them, according to federal prosecutors, using various methods.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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Livermore’s evolution into a happening place began more than 20 years ago, when city planners and the community began to focus on investing in downtown, supporting local businesses and trying some interesting urban-design strategies to improve the look and feel of the city.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Traditional approaches were sequential - owner selects the architect and design firm, the design is completed, bids are invited from contractors, after which construction begins.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Now analysts are adjusting their forecasts based on the memory-heavy requirements of the agentic phase of artificial intelligence, and the approaches being taken by hardware makers dealing with component supply bottlenecks.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Activation requires the techniques of reminding, priming and reinforcing.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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However, there are various management techniques that have proven useful in avoiding the harmless but strange-looking disorder.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Given the variety of AI auditing models out there, different auditors may use incompatible methodologies, making results impossible to compare.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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