recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē 

1

: prescription sense 4a

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

Synonyms

• approach
• fashion
• form
• how
• manner
• method
• methodology
• strategy
• style
• system
• tack
• tactics
• technique
• way

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sign up for The Week's Food & Drink newsletter for recipes, reviews and recommendations. —The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024

Note: To halve this recipe use 3 cups broth, ½ cup pasta, 2 eggs and 2 lemons. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024

Try this creamy, slightly tangy pie recipe from author and Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg's mother Margaret. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Switching to whole wheat pasta — at least for some recipes — is an easy way to increase your fiber intake. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing recipe

• recipe book
• recipe for disaster

Kids Definition

recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē 

1

: prescription sense 2a

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

Medical Definition

recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē 

: prescription sense 1