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recipe

[res-uh-pee] / ˈrɛs ə pi /


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The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Just because a plan exists doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a recipe for success.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

On one end of the recipe spectrum, you have chia seed water — straightforward yet packed with nutritional benefits and textures, namely from the soaked seeds that form a jelly-like consistency.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

All that talent means his freshly minted Final Four team can follow a simple recipe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Maybe he stole the recipe to give to his dad."

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene