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
Blodeuwedd	-	Welsh, Welsh Mythology
Pyotr	PYOTR	Russian
Elli (2)	EL-lee	Finnish
Maas	MAH:S	Dutch
Wim	VIM (Dutch), WIM (Dutch)	Dutch, German
Topias	TO-pee-ahs	Finnish