recipe book
noun
: a book of directions explaining how to prepare and cook various kinds of food : a cookbook
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This make-ahead side is a staple in any Southern host's recipe book.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
One way to think about sequencing is to imagine a virus or bacteria’s genome as a recipe book.
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Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
12 May 2026
Maggie Baird, the mother of two of music’s biggest stars, revealed that she’s been writing a recipe book specifically for Billie and Finneas.
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Ryan Brennan
april 13,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.
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Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
One way to think about sequencing is to imagine a virus or bacteria’s genome as a recipe book.
—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
12 May 2026
Maggie Baird, the mother of two of music’s biggest stars, revealed that she’s been writing a recipe book specifically for Billie and Finneas.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 13,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.
—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Recipe book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipe%20book. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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