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recipe Definition

reci·pe (resə pē′)

noun

  1. prescription (sense )
  2. a list of materials and directions for preparing a dish or drink
  3. any procedure for accomplishing something

Etymology: L, imper. of recipere: see receive

recipe Synonyms

recipe

n.

recipe Usage Examples

Converse of object

mouthwatering: And pancakes... Enjoy a slice of New York with these mouthwatering recipes more Mini marvels The paperclip.

Adjective modifier

  • delicious: Online Extra: Enjoy delicious summer recipes in Bring on the Barbecue!
  • tasty: Our step by step pictures show you exactly how to make this tasty recipe.
  • mouth-watering: Watch our latest mouth-watering video recipes Barbecue Special Offers This month we have a great selection of products on offer.
  • vegetarian: Used in various vegetarian recipes; tests found traces of GM maize H & B soya protein mince What is it?
  • authentic: They may even let you taste some of their cooking from authentic recipes of the time.
  • secret: What is your secret recipe for a good remix?

Modifies a noun

booklet: Our recipe booklets show how healthy foods are naturally bursting with flavor.

Noun used with modifier

  • vegan: Vegetarian and vegans recipes from all round the globe.
  • cocktail: Why not feel In the Pink with our next new cocktail recipe?
  • procmail: Clicking on a Insert new advanced rule here button brings up a text box into which procmail recipes can be typed directly.
  • gingerbread: The teacher gave the pupils a gingerbread men recipe sheet.
  • smoothie: Europe's Best has created a series of healthy fruit smoothie recipes that are easy to make.
  • veggie: Not forgetting a great link to a site where they have the coolest veggie recipes for the festive season.

Possessives

great-grandmother: Cook great-grandmother's favorite recipes and retell the family legends, especially to younger members of the family.

Preposition: for

  • disaster: A recipe for disaster in anyone's eyes no doubt.
  • anarchy: The idea of ' taking the law into your own hands ' is now regarded as a recipe for anarchy.
  • serving: This will allow you to cook the recipe for 6 servings.
  • stagnation: Of course simply sticking to the same formula is not a recipe for success, rather it is a recipe for stagnation.
  • soup: The Soup Kitchen is a new charity cookbook containing recipes for fresh seasonal soups.