diff --git a/docs/recipes.md b/docs/recipes.md
index 72a513e..433d8ff 100644
--- a/docs/recipes.md
+++ b/docs/recipes.md
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ from gpiozero import MCP3008
 
 while True:
     with MCP3008(channel=0) as pot:
-        print(pot.read())
+        print(pot.value)
 ```
 
 ## Full Colour LED controlled by 3 Potentiometers