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 tubes buttermilk biscuits, cut into squares, 1 c. sugar, 2 Tbsp. cinnamon, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 stick margarine

SOLUTION: buttermilk, sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine

PROBLEM: 4 cups liquid non-dairy creamer, 2 (5.1 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup brandy (optional)

SOLUTION: liquid non-dairy, instant vanilla pudding, vanilla, ground nutmeg, brandy

PROBLEM: 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 - 2/3 cup cold low-fat buttermilk or 1/2-2/3 cup skim milk

SOLUTION:
flour, baking powder, salt, applesauce, cold low-fat