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first time to cook vs first time cooking

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'First time to cook' is commonly used when referring to the initial experience of cooking a meal, while 'first time cooking' is more general and can refer to any cooking experience for the first time.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 35849 views

first time to cook

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the initial experience of cooking a meal.

This phrase is used to describe the first experience of preparing a meal in the kitchen.

Examples:

  • It's my first time to cook a Thanksgiving dinner.
  • She was nervous about her first time to cook for a large group.
  • I remember my first time to cook a three-course meal.
  • His first time to cook a steak turned out surprisingly well.
  • The class was her first time to cook with exotic spices.
  • Feb 20, 2021 ... Hi! I'm 16 years old and I'm just trying for my first time to cook steaks for my family. I love cooking but have no idea how I should cook a ...
  • My first time to cook (torture) a crab. June 10, 2010. It wasn't pretty. This post is not for the faint-hearted. One night I came home from the grocery with ...
  • Apr 4, 2020 ... First time to cook ribeyes on soapstone (kJ classic 2). r/KamadoJoe - meat on a grill with ...
  • Sep 4, 2019 ...First time to Cook Islands”. First time to Cook Islands. Kezzles · 52 forum posts. Melbourne, Australia. 5 years ago. Hi everyone. We are ...
  • Apr 19, 2023 ... My first time to post, am from Malawi and it's first time to cook egusi soup, any corrections.
  • May 29, 2011 ...First time to Cook Islands! Would love some advice.” First time to Cook Islands! Would love some advice. Lars S · 24 forum posts. Copenhagen ...
  • Feb 4, 2024 ... First time to cook Islands. What do you do for spending, cash,debit card or travel card. Cheers tia.
  • Jul 25, 2015 ... first time to cook islands ... hi, just a little confused in relation to islands etc. ? where would you suggest to visit for someone who hasnt ...
  • Mar 31, 2016 ... 3 likes, 0 comments - amberlams on March 31, 2016: "My first time to cook dinuguan! Butchie said "Not bad for a first timer!

Alternatives:

  • first time cooking
  • first attempt at cooking
  • first experience cooking
  • first time in the kitchen
  • first time trying to cook

first time cooking

This phrase is correct and more general, as it can refer to any first-time cooking experience.

This phrase can be used to describe any initial experience of cooking, not necessarily a specific meal.

Examples:

  • It was his first time cooking for a dinner party.
  • She enjoyed her first time cooking with fresh herbs.
  • I'll never forget my first time cooking on a barbecue grill.
  • Their first time cooking together was a disaster.
  • He was excited about his first time cooking a new recipe.
  • Jun 10, 2023 ... ... First time cooking a steak, cooked on the stovetop. Thoughts? r/steak - First time cooking a steak, cooked on the stovetop. Thoughts. 2. 314 ...
  • Feb 7, 2013 ... My first time cooking experience was pretty bad. This was during my 8th std or so. My Mother was hospitalized for a month. Dad was taking ...
  • Nov 30, 2023 ... "Must know" meals for first time cooking and living alone? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 6
  • Nov 3, 2023 ... So it's Your First Time Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner... B.E FedB.E ... So it's Your First Time Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner... Nov 3, 2020. So it's ...
  • Feb 20, 2021 ... First Time Cooking, Advice Welcome. 4 upvotes · 17 comments. r/Cooking · I have a whole chicken to cook, but I don't want it to be as dry as ...
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... Say I want to talk about myself cooking in my video, should I use "this is my first time cooking" or "this was my first time cooking"? I ...
  • Jun 27, 2023 ... First time cooking a steak, how bad is it? I cooked a flat iron and was wondering if anyone had tips to ...
  • Jan 10, 2019 ... My First Time Cooking Whole Dungeness​ Crab · Garlic & Chili Dungeness Crab: · 1: Bring a large pot of salt water to a boil. · 2: Allow the crab to ...
  • Dec 27, 2023 ... 127K likes, 4072 comments - hahadavis on December 27, 2023: "When it's your first time cooking in jail ".
  • Jan 10, 2013 ... Here are some tips if it's your first time cooking Thai, and you are freaking out about how to do it. 1. Give yourself enough time to prep.

Alternatives:

  • first time to cook
  • first attempt at cooking
  • first experience cooking
  • first time in the kitchen
  • first time trying to cook

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