ricetta
recipe
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/riˈtʃetta/
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Cultural Note
In Italy, the best recipes are rarely written down -- they live in the hands and memories of nonnas (grandmothers). Measurements are often imprecise ('un pizzico' -- a pinch, 'quanto basta' -- as much as needed). Italians are fiercely protective of authentic recipes, and modifying a traditional dish can spark heated debate.
📝 Example Sentences
Questa ricetta e della mia nonna.
This recipe is from my grandmother.
Mi puoi dare la ricetta della torta?
Can you give me the recipe for the cake?
La ricetta segreta di famiglia si tramanda da generazioni.
The secret family recipe has been passed down for generations.