recipe
The German word 'Rezept' is used to refer to a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required. It is the direct translation of the English word 'recipe' and is used in the same way.
I have an old family recipe.
This sentence is expressing the speaker's ownership of a recipe. It's an old recipe that has been passed down in their family.
The recipe for this cake is very complicated.
In this statement, the speaker is describing the complexity of a specific recipe. This recipe is for a cake.
Recipe can also mean a prescription from a doctor.
This sentence is explaining one of the possible meanings of the word 'Rezept'. In addition to meaning a cooking recipe, it can also refer to a medical prescription.