recipe

be a recipe for (something)

To be likely to cause a particular thing to happen. Studying all night before your final exam is a recipe for disaster. Eating healthy food and exercising regularly is a recipe for longevity.

be a recipe for [disaster/happiness/success etc.]

if something is a recipe for disaster, happiness, success etc., it is very likely to cause this Living with your husband's family is a recipe for disaster.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Roul	-	Medieval French, Medieval English
Sa'id	-	Arabic
Eudes	-	Medieval French
Weldon	['weldən]
Zuzanna	zuw-ZAHN-nah (Polish)	Polish, Latvian (Rare)
Adjoa	-	Western African, Akan