Recipe

/ˈrɛsɪpi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

I found a great recipe for homemade lasagna in the cooking magazine.

A formula for creating a particular result, not necessarily related to cooking.

The success of the project was a recipe for increased sales and better customer satisfaction.

A list of ingredients and instructions for making a food dish.

Her grandmother's recipe for apple pie has been passed down through generations.

The prescribed procedure or formula in another context, such as programming or crafting.

The software requires a specific recipe to compile the initial setup.

From Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to receive, to take.'

family recipe

A traditional recipe passed down through generations.

secret recipe

A special recipe that is not disclosed to others.

tried and true recipe

A recipe that has been tested and proven to be reliable.

ingredient

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a dish.

cooking

The act of preparing food by applying heat.

A method or plan.

What's your recipe for getting ahead in the business?

A way to achieve something.

His recipe for happiness is simple: spend time with loved ones.