Recipe (noun)

1. A set of instructions for making or preparing something, especially a food dish.
2. A formula for making or preparing something.
3. A set of ingredients used in making or preparing something.

Origin:

From old french recette, from latin recipe "take, receive!", imperative of recipere.

Examples:

1. She found the recipe for her favorite dish.
2. The recipe for the cake is easy to follow.
3. He followed the recipe to make the dish.
4. The recipe called for 2 cups of sugar.
5. She shared her secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies.