食谱

Recipe \Rec"i*pe\ (r[e^]s"[i^]*p[-e]), n.; pl. {Recipes}
(r[e^]s"[i^]*p[=e]z). [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.

2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic]

2. a prescription for medicine. [archaic]

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]