recipe

[ˈresəpi]

Definition:
1. Directions for making something.
2. A set of instructions that tells you how to cook something and the ingredients (= items of food) you need for it.
3. A method or an idea that seems likely to have a particular result.

Use 'recipe' in a sentence:

1. The recipe calls for oodles of melted chocolate.
2. This recipe makes a good accompaniment to ice-cream.
3. The result is interesting and different, but do not attempt the recipe if time is short.
4. This recipe is foolproof ─ it works every time.
5. Although this recipe looks long, it is actually very quick to prepare.
6. Can you tell us your recipe for happiness and a long life?
7. You could put a family recipe next to a picture of the dish or someone preparing it.
8. People often buy recipe books in the market.
9. This recipe makes a good accompaniment to ice cream.
10. In the kitchen, the recipe provides a list of ingredients and some instructions on how to mix those ingredients together.
11. I got her a special kind of recipe from the chef.
12. The Encyclopedia is packed with clear illustrations and over 250 recipes.
13. You can even add photos to record every detail of your memories about the recipe.
14. Why not gift your kids a family recipe book when they are starting a new life?
15. It says a lot for her culinary skills that so many of her recipes have stood the test of time.
16. The research defined a recipe as a main course dish containing four or more ingredients.
17. The following recipe is a statement of another kind — food is fun!
18. If you like peanut butter, you'll love this recipe.
19. These days, the Coca-Cola recipe is a closely guarded secret.
20. Here is a Hanukkah recipe, a traditional stewed beef brisket with beer and chili sauce.
21. We often get a recipe on the phone and take it down quickly on a piece of paper.
22. This recipe is certainly interesting and different.
23. His plans are a recipe for disaster.
24. Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this recipe.
25. Every week try something new, whether it is a new recipe, a new hairstyle, a new workout or a new route to work.
26. When Ken Hom wrote his first book for the BBC he was asked to tone down the spices and garlic in his recipes.
27. No two chefs follow the same recipe.
28. Sara Lewis' impressive recipes are guaranteed to make the party go with a swing.
29. This recipe is foolproof—it works every time.
30. I'm not certain why this recipe for steak in a white wine, shallot, and bone-marrow sauce is where the book naturally opens to.
31. But now what if one ingredient to this planning recipe is missing?
32. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Please share in the comments!
33. The following recipe is a statement of another kind – food is fun!
34. I have yet to think of a recipe that is not in their database.
35. Many of these recipes are highly flavoured.
36. For a lower-calorie version of the recipe, try subbing milk for cream.
37. It's best not to try a new recipe for the first time on such an important occasion.
38. That's a sure recipe for destroying the economy and creating chaos.
39. Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe.
40. Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe.
41. To satisfy the sweeter taste buds, check out this awesome recipe for Dandelion syrup.
42. The recipe has a name, such as tomato sauce.
43. Omit the salt in this recipe.
44. Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster.
45. Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.
46. The recipe for their drink is a closely guarded trade secret.
47. What's her recipe for success?
48. You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe.
49. Large-scale inflation is a recipe for disaster.
50. This recipe is an adaptation of an old favourite.
51. This recipe will be enough for four servings.
52. You've got to try this recipe ─ it's delicious.
53. Each recipe specifies the size of egg to be used.
54. I experimented until I got the recipe just right.