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what did you use to cook? vs what do you use to cook?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What did you use to cook?' is used when asking about a specific past cooking instance, while 'What do you use to cook?' is used when asking about general cooking habits or tools. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a specific past event or inquiring about general practices.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

what did you use to cook?

This phrase is correct when asking about a specific past cooking instance.

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific tools or ingredients someone used in a past cooking activity.
  • Nov 28, 2012 ... I have had a lot of people who have had success. Maybe I could help figure out what went wrong. What did you use to cook them in, temp?
  • Nov 12, 2012 ... What did you use to cook with? I saw the little burners – was that those special ones that only heat up against metal? Cool Beans! Reply.
  • Jun 20, 2011 ... This experience helped me understand Thomas' fascination for the country. What did you use to cook? Thomas: When I cook for an event, I'm ...
  • Feb 1, 2012 ... What did you use to cook it in? I thought it was a tangine, Phil says something else. ReplyDelete. Lucas @CoverVersions.tv February 9, 2012 at ...

Alternatives:

  • What did you use to make that dish?
  • What tools did you use for cooking?

what do you use to cook?

This phrase is correct when asking about general cooking habits or tools.

This phrase is used to ask about the general tools or ingredients someone typically uses for cooking.
  • Bryn says. June 24, 2014 at 3:31 PM. what do you use to cook tomato sauce in and also what do you use to boil water for noodles and such??? Reply. Guy says.
  • @Aaronut what do you use to cook it? – maq May 1 '11 at 4:41. 1. Other seasonings will be fine if you use the pan-roast method as outlined ...
  • What Do You Use to Cook Glorious One-Pot Meals? Each recipe bakes in a 2- quart cast iron Dutch oven and feeds 2 adults; however, increasing the recipe is ...
  • What do you use to cook sous vide at home? Do you have an actual appliance? Or do you use one of the "improvised hacks" I've seen on blogs, etc.

Alternatives:

  • What do you usually cook with?
  • What tools do you use for cooking?

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