recipe
UK: ˈrɛsɪpi | US: ˈrɛsəpi
n. a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including a list of ingredients
n. a method or procedure for achieving something
n. (archaic) a medical prescription
The word "recipe" originates from Latin recipere ("to take back" or "to receive"), itself formed from re- (again) + capere (to take). In medieval Latin, recipe was the imperative form ("take!") often written at the beginning of medical prescriptions, instructing the apothecary to "take" the listed ingredients. Over time, the term expanded to culinary instructions, retaining its core idea of a directive for combining components.
She followed the recipe carefully to bake a perfect cake.
The chef shared his secret recipe for the signature sauce.
There’s no surefire recipe for success, but hard work helps.
In old manuscripts, "recipe" often introduced herbal remedies.
The app provides vegan recipes with step-by-step videos.