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Recipe - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing a specific dish, including ingredients and steps. It guides cooks in creating meals with consistent flavors and results.

recipe

/ˈrɛsəpi/ /ˈrɛsɪpi/

Definition:

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of ingredients.

Synonyms:

formula, method, procedure, instructions

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

disorder, chaos

Common Collocations:

secret recipe, follow a recipe, recipe book, family recipe

Derivatives:

recipes, recipeless

Usage Tips:

Use "recipe" for cooking instructions; avoid using it metaphorically unless clear context is provided.

Common Phrases:

recipe for success, recipe for disaster, follow the recipe

Etymology:

From Latin "recipere" (to receive), via Old French "recepte," meaning a medical prescription or formula.

Examples:

  • 1. She found a delicious cake recipe online.
  • 2. Grandma’s cookie recipe is a family secret.
  • 3. The chef shared his famous pasta recipe with me.
  • 4. This soup recipe requires fresh herbs and vegetables.

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