Dreams dictionary: Recipe
Dreams dictionary: Interpretation 1
To dream of a recipe symbolizes your creativity, talents and enjoyment of life. You need to take advantage of life's pleasures. Consider what the recipe is for. Desserts suggest that you need to indulge in life and devote some time to leisure. A recipe for preparing meat represents your desires for physical/emotional satisfaction.
Dreams dictionary: Culinary Dream Interpretation
trying to find the right recipe, then wasting your time.