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
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.
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This recipe is so good thanks to the condiments that help bring it alive–horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard.
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Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Though the city has changed, his recipe for cheesy squares with crispy edges and a tangy smattering of tomato sauce remains.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
This recipe is so good thanks to the condiments that help bring it alive–horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
This recipe gets a big protein boost over traditional frittatas thanks to the addition of cottage cheese.
—Kelsey Kunik, SELF, 14 July 2025
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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
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rec·i·pe
ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē
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