recipe
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A set of instructions for preparing and cooking a particular dish.
Usage notes
Also used figuratively, as in "a recipe for disaster."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She followed her grandmother's _____ for apple pie."
Answer: recipe
In your own words, what does "recipe" mean?
A set of instructions for preparing and cooking a particular dish.
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