Why do people ask for recipes?

I keep hearing ladies asking for recipes of melt-in-the-mouth kebabs and delectable desserts. So why do they do that? That too when you can easily get recipes online or more traditionally, from cookbooks?

 Kladdkaka - A simple Swedish Gooey chocolate cake

Well, here’s what I think.

People are hesitant to go online and sift through hundreds of recipes for a simple Chocolate cake. It's too much of a pain to find a good recipe.  Here, good means eye-catching or easy-to-make. 

• You have to judge the recipe based on the techniques applied. Of course, your ability to execute those techniques is just as important. 
• You must have all the ingredients listed in the recipe ready at hand. Better yet, you already have them at home!

The other reason why people ask for recipes? 

Imagine this. You are at a dinner party and you've just had this mouthwatering lasagna. So you would love to get that recipe 'coz:

• Someone's tried it, and it's obviously turned out well.
• You've already taste-tested it and really liked it.

Kladdkaka - not much of a looker, but it sure tastes yum! 

I got this recipe from a Facebook friend who got it from her friend's blog. I tried it out 'coz I was in the mood to bake. More importantly, it was simple and I had all the ingredients with me. I posted this pic on Facebook, and it caught on like wild fire.

A few days later, I made another batch for my nephew as an incentive for him to fast. Well, he was very motivated - come sundown and he downed the whole thing.

 

PS: What got me thinking about all this? I was thinking about Seena's sinfully delightful cupcakes, not to mention they were cute and quaint. Had 'em about 2 years ago, and those were the best cupcakes I've ever had! Would really love to try it out myself :)