receita
1. A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of ingredients and the steps needed to combine them
I followed the recipe from the cookbook to make chocolate chip cookies.
Seguí a receita do livro de culinária para fazer biscoitos com gotas de chocolate.
2. A formula or procedure for achieving a particular result
Hard work and dedication are the recipe for success.
Trabalho árduo e dedicação são a receita para o sucesso.
3. A prescription or formula of medical ingredients
The doctor gave me a recipe for the medication.
O médico me deu uma receita para o medicamento.
In Brazil, 'receita' is used both for cooking instructions and medical prescriptions. Brazilian cuisine heavily features regional recipes passed down through generations. Recipe-sharing is an important part of Brazilian food culture, especially within families and communities. In the USA, recipes are central to cooking culture, with many published in magazines, cookbooks, and online platforms like AllRecipes and Food Network.
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