n.; pl. Recipes [ L., imperative of recipere to take back, take in, receive. See Receive. ] A formulary or prescription for making some combination, mixture, or preparation of materials; a receipt. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. a prescription for medicine. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. a prescription for medicine. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ] 3. a set of directions for preparing food from its ingredients. [ PJC ] 4. a method or procedure for accomplishing a goal by defined steps; -- implying a high probability of achieving the goal; as, a recipe for success. Also used in a negative sense, as, a recipe for disaster. [ PJC ] |