In a general sense, an ingredient is a substance which forms part of a mixture. In cooking, recipes specify which ingredients are used to prepare a dish, and the term may also refer to a specific food
Ingredients for short rib soup
The ingredient list on a can of marrowfat peas. Besides peas, the product also contains water, salt, and the antioxidant E385.
A recipe is a set of instructions that lists the ingredients and steps needed to prepare a specific dish or meal. A sub-recipe or subrecipe is a recipe for an ingredient that will be called for in the
Ingredient
…In a general sense, an ingredient is a substance which forms part of a mixture. In cooking, recipes specify which ingredients are used to prepare a dish, and the term may also refer to a specific food item in relation to its use in different recipes…
A recipe in a cookbook for pancakes with the prepared ingredients
Apicius, De re culinaria, an early collection of recipes
A page from the Nimatnama-i-Nasiruddin-Shahi, book of delicacies and recipes. It documents the fine art of making kheer.
Medieval Indian Manuscript (c. 16th century) showing samosas being served