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[res-uh-pee] / ˈrɛs ə pi /


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"Years ago, when you were looking for a restaurant or recipe, you'd wait for the Sunday paper. Now you can just go onto TikTok."

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Breathtaking views, a calming garden, and lots of privacy—sounds like a recipe for success for creative professionals who may occasionally work from home.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

With many Americans already feeling pinched after postpandemic inflation drove up the prices of goods and services, that could be a recipe for even greater economic malaise.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Kim Condas, a retired librarian for the Central Intelligence Agency, said her recent Blue Apron shipment box arrived damaged and missing key ingredients like the tomatoes for the “baked garlic shrimp and tomatoes” recipe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

"But how did that mean Mr. Drippy get my ice-cream recipe?"

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

Meal-kit companies typically sell recipes and ready-to-cook portioned ingredients that are sent to customers’ residences, pitching easy, healthy, home-cooked meals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Near Bedford in the UK, it's where the company's researchers dream up new recipes and develop their production processes.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Restaurant chains have tried to refine their chicken-sandwich recipes ever since Popeye’s chicken sandwich went viral about seven years ago.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

We’re in the prime season for cooking with aromatics like basil, parsley, and mint, but recipes too often waste these ingredients’ potential.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Under its guidelines, by fourth grade, students will devote half their reading time to nonfiction, including historical documents, maps, and other “informational texts”—even such materials as train schedules and recipes.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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