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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Finnegan	FIN-ə-gən	Irish, English (Modern)
Kristen (2)	KRIS-tin	English
SÉPhora	-	French
Cayley	KAY-lee	English (Rare)
Bee	[bi:]
Colombano	-	Italian