A recipe directive is a set of instructions that are given in a recipe to help the cook prepare the dish. The crossword solutions for the term 'recipe directive' include 'MINCE' (5 letters), 'GRATE' (5 letters), 'SIFT' (4 letters), 'STIR' (4 letters), 'ADD' (3 letters), and 'season to taste' (13 letters). MINCE means to cut food into very small pieces, GRATE means to reduce food into small particles using a grater, SIFT means to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps, STIR means to mix ingredients together using a circular motion, ADD means to combine ingredients, and season to taste means to adjust the flavor of the dish by adding salt, pepper, or other spices.