cookbookcook‧book /ˈkʊkbʊk/ noun [countable] 
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Thesaurus- an illustrated cookbook of Mexican recipes
- an illustrated cookbook
- I got this recipe from the Green's cookbook.
- Peters is the author of the popular cookbook 'Doing it in the Kitchen'.
- We have several French cookbooks in stock.
- But this isn't a cookbook.
- I collect cookbooks, and I hope this is what she wants.
- I went through cookbooks to see what I might do with it.
- Prudhomme said the learning process was similar to that he undertook before writing a low-fat cookbook.
- The increasing emphasis on meatless meals in restaurants and in cookbooks also provides inspiration to home cooks minding a budget.
- There are two ways of tackling this problem: strengthen auditors' independence or have an immensely detailed cookbook of accounting rules.
- This series of cookbooks illustrates each stage of every recipe with attractive colour photographs that show you exactly what to do.
- We browse through my cookbooks, perusing recipes, not as formulas or prescriptions but as hints and inspirations for impromptu inventions.
Longman Language Activatorinstructions for cooking► recipe
Collocations a set of instructions for cooking a particular meal or type of food: · I'm not a great cook, but I can follow a recipe pretty well.· rabbit pie made to a traditional country reciperecipe for: · Could you give me the recipe for that chocolate cake?
► cookbook also recipe/cookery book British a book that has instructions for preparing various dishes: · Peters is the author of the popular cookbook 'Doing it in the Kitchen'.· an illustrated cookbookFrench/Italian/Japanese etc cookbook: · We have several French cookbooks in stock.
using instinct rather than knowledge► instructions written or spoken information telling someone what to do or how something should be done: · I can't get the computer to work and I've lost the instructions.give/leave (somebody) instructions: · As the teacher, it's your job to give clear instructions to the children.instructions for: · Mum was going to work, so she left me some instructions for supper.· The President issued instructions for the continuance of the attack.follow/carry out (somebody's) instructions (=do what the instructions tell you): · I've followed the instructions, but the machine still isn't working.· Mr Evans claimed that the solicitor had failed to carry out his mother's instructions.read the instructions: · Before you take any medicine, always read the instructions on the bottle.instructions about/on: · It's extraordinary that the equipment doesn't come with instructions on how to use it.· His grandfather had left no instructions about what to do with his paintings.
► directions a set of instructions, especially written ones, on how to do or use something: directions on: · For detailed directions on installing the software, see page 18.give (somebody) directions/give directions to somebody: · The judge has the power to give appropriate directions to the jury before they consider their verdict.follow directions: · These worksheets are designed to teach children how to solve problems and follow directions.
► guidelines official instructions about the best way to do something, especially something that could be difficult or dangerous: · Lauder urged the company to develop a set of guidelines that address sexual harassment in the workplace.follow guidelines: · Air travelers can have stress-free trips if they follow a few simple guidelines.issue/publish/lay down etc guidelines: · Medical staff have been issued with new guidelines for working with HIV patients.· The Ministry of Education has laid down strict guidelines as to the administration of the tests.guidelines on: · New guidelines on how to move dangerous chemicals by road have just been published.
► brief instructions that are given to someone about what their duties and responsibilities are in a job: · The brief given to the students was quite straightforward.somebody's brief is to do something: · The committee's brief is to investigate and report on domestic violence in the region.· The architect's brief was to design an extension which would harmonize as much as possible with the existing building.be part of somebody's brief: · Dealing with financial matters is not part of my brief.
► recipe instructions on how to make a particular kind of food: · This soup is really good - you must give me the recipe.recipe for: · I've found a really great recipe for barbecue sauce.have the recipe: · My Mum has the recipe for a really delicious prawn curry.
► manual a book that contains detailed instructions on how to operate a piece of equipment or machinery, or on how to do a job or activity: · Before you try to use the camera, read the manual carefully.· a computer manualinstruction manual: · The instruction manuals that accompany new computer software are often difficult to understand.training manual: · a training manual for teachers manual on: · Leach has written many popular manuals on childcare.owner's manual/user's manual (=one which shows you how to use your car, piece of equipment etc): · Consult your owner's manual for information on what oil to use and how often it should be changed.
► guide a book containing instructions and advice, that helps you do an activity or job properly, or to make the right choice about something: · This simple guide is essential if you are thinking of taking up hill walking.· the Good Schools Guideguide to (doing) something: · The book is an extremely useful guide to starting your own business.· a free guide to financial planningguide for: · A guide for hospital staff will be published shortly, covering everything from simple hygiene to security regulations.
► handbook a book containing information and advice on a subject or product, produced by someone who knows a lot about it: · There are all kinds of health and fitness handbooks on the market these days.· The students' handbook gives information on how to find accommodation.handbook for: · a useful handbook for managershandbook on: · a handbook on basic psychology
► cookbook also recipe book British a book that has instructions about how to cook different kinds of food: · There are an increasing number of recipe books with ideas for healthy meals that can be prepared quickly and easily.· an Indian recipe bookcookbook of: · an illustrated cookbook of Mexican recipes
WORD SETS► Cookingallspice, nounbake, verbbarbecue, verbbaste, verbblanch, verbboil, verbbottle, verbbouillon cube, nounbraise, verbbreadcrumbs, nounbreaded, adjectivebrine, nounbroil, verbbrown, verbbutter, verbcandied, adjectivecaper, nouncaramel, nouncardamom, nouncarve, verbcasserole, nouncasserole, verbcaster sugar, nouncharbroil, verbchervil, nounchestnut, nounchicory, nounchill, verbchilli powder, nounchip, verbcilantro, nouncinnamon, nounclean, verbclove, nouncochineal, nouncoconut, nouncook, verbcook, nouncookbook, nouncookery, nouncookery book, nouncordon bleu, adjectivecore, verbcoriander, nouncream, verbcrisp, verbcube, verbculinary, adjectivecumin, nouncurry powder, noundeep fry, verbdessertspoon, noundevilled, adjectivedice, verbdone, adjectivedress, verbessence, nounfat, nounflambé, adjectiveflan, nounflavouring, nounflour, nounflour, verbfrost, verbfrosting, nounfry, verbglaze, verbglaze, noungourmet, adjectivegourmet, noungrate, verbgrease, noungrease, verbgreaseproof paper, noungrill, verbgrill, noungrind, verbgut, verbhard-boiled, adjectivehaute cuisine, nounhob, nounhull, verbhusk, verbice, verbicebox, nounicing, nounicing sugar, nouningredient, nounjoint, verbknead, verblard, nounlard, verbleaven, nounliquidize, verbmarinade, nounmarinate, verbmarjoram, nounmicrowave, verbmince, verbmincer, nounmint, nounmix, verbmix, nounnouvelle cuisine, nounnutmeg, nounoil, nounolive oil, nounoverdone, adjectiveparboil, verbpare, verbpickle, verbpipe, verbpit, verbpitted, adjectivepkt, pluck, verbplum tomato, nounpoach, verbprecooked, adjectivepreheat, verbprep, verbprove, verbrecipe, nounreduce, verbrice paper, nounrind, nounrise, verbroast, verbroast, nounroast, adjectiverosemary, nounroux, nounsaffron, nounsage, nounsalt, nounsalt, verbsauce, nounsausage meat, nounsauté, verbsavory, nounscalloped, adjectivesear, verbseason, verbseasoning, nounself-raising flour, nounself-rising flour, nounsesame, nounshell, verbshortening, nounshort-order cook, nounshuck, verbsieve, verbsift, verbsifter, nounsimmer, verbsimmer, nounskewer, verbsmoke, verbsoak, verbsoda, nounsodium bicarbonate, nounspice, nounspice, verbspicy, adjectivestarch, nounsteam, verbsteep, verbstew, verbstock, nounstone, verbstrain, verbstuff, verbstuffing, nounsunny-side up, adjectivesweat, verbsweet-and-sour, adjectiveTabasco, nountandoori, adjectivetarragon, nountbsp, teaspoon, nountenderize, verbtenderloin, nountextured vegetable protein, nounthaw, verbthyme, nountimer, nountoast, nountoast, verbtoss, verbtruss, verbtsp, turmeric, noununderdone, adjectivevinaigrette, nounvinegar, nounwhip, verbwhisk, verbyeast, nounzap, verbzest, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► write
American English a book that tells you how to prepare and cook food SYN cookery book British English· Prudhomme said the learning process was similar to that he undertook before writing a low-fat cookbook.· Thomas said she would also like to write a cookbook.· She had become editor of the food section and had written a cookbook.