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tell me the recipe vs tell me about the recipe

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Tell me the recipe' is a direct request for the recipe itself, while 'Tell me about the recipe' implies a request for more information or details surrounding the recipe.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 2252 views

tell me the recipe

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for the recipe itself.

This phrase is a direct request for someone to provide the recipe details.

Examples:

  • Can you tell me the recipe for your delicious chocolate cake?
  • Tell me the recipe for that amazing pasta dish you made last week.
  • Mar 25, 2011 ... "Could you please tell me the recipe for the delicious clam spaghetti we had?" I don't know if I got close with my first attempt! Many thanks again ...
  • May 8, 2015 ... Can someone tell me the recipe of culture medium for sea-grass? I am trying to establish liquid cultures of common seagrass members such as ...
  • can u please tell me the recipe of pani puri if u guys have.I want to make them please. Thanks. [Reply]. Vinda Says: October 27th, 2009 at 11:21 pm. Hey Hetal  ...
  • Mar 25, 2015 ... could you tell me the recipe if i want to make these gol gappas with atta? Thanks! Reply. dassana amit says. February 5, 2015 at 8:49 pm.

Alternatives:

  • Share the recipe with me
  • Give me the recipe
  • Provide me with the recipe

tell me about the recipe

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for more information or details surrounding the recipe.

This phrase implies a request for additional information or context related to the recipe.

Examples:

  • Can you tell me more about the recipe you used for this soup?
  • Tell me about the recipe you found for the vegan lasagna.
  • So later that day, I asked Eliana to tell me about the recipe without adding in any of my ideas. (For example, I would probably try mixing peanut butter and berries ...
  • So later that day, I asked Eliana to tell me about the recipe without adding in any of my ideas. (For example, I would probably try mixing peanut butter and berries ...
  • Nov 14, 2011 ... There's nothing compelling about a downloadable list of ingredients. It just leaves me cold. I want the author or writer to tell me about the recipe, ...
  • My girlfriend phoned me to tell me about the recipe and how good it looked as Sunny was making it. After hearing her comments, I thought the ingredients ...

Alternatives:

  • Tell me the details of the recipe
  • Explain the recipe to me
  • Share some information about the recipe

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