TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you have to generate the named entities (NER) given its ingredients of the recipe. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
PROBLEM: 3 lb. squash (yellow), 1/2 stick oleo, 1 onion or chive, chopped, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

SOLUTION: oleo, onion, eggs, Cheddar cheese

PROBLEM: 3 eggs, 1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted, 3/4 c. shredded coconut, 1/2 c. chopped nuts, 1/2 c. raisins, 1 Tbsp. vanilla

SOLUTION: eggs, margarine, shredded coconut, nuts, raisins, vanilla

PROBLEM: 1 1/2 lb. lean pork, 1 c. water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 (1 lb. 4 1/2 oz.) can pineapple chunks, 1/4 c. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 c. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 medium green pepper, cut in strips, 1/4 c. sliced onion

SOLUTION:
lean pork, water, chicken, salt, pineapple, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, green pepper, onion