recipes

word · lemma: recipe

/ˈɹɛsəpiz/
/ɹˈɛsɪpˌiːz/

Definition

Instructions that explain how to prepare or cook food. Each recipe lists the ingredients and steps needed to make a dish.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used for cooking, but sometimes can mean a way or method to achieve something (e.g., 'recipes for success'). Typical collocations: 'simple recipes', 'family recipes', 'favorite recipes'. Usually countable, with 'a recipe' for one dish and 'recipes' for many.

Example Sentences

My mother has many recipes for cakes.

basic

I found some easy recipes online.

basic

The cookbook has over fifty recipes.

basic

Do you ever try new recipes when you’re bored?

natural

Some recipes take hours, but the result is worth it.

natural

Grandma always makes her special holiday recipes for the whole family.

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