How to Use cook in a Sentence

cook

1 of 2 noun
  • Things weren’t so tasty for the cooks who made the worst dishes from their teams.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 10 Aug. 2023
  • There was also a leak at the chicken prep sink by the cooks line.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Among the members of the West team is James Barfield, a Portland home cook.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 22 June 2023
  • Add the egg to the empty side of the pan and cook until scrambled but still moist.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Like so many cooks, my palate has been shaped by the people and places dear to me.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Be sure to keep in mind that the power of your microwave and size of the corn will impact the cook time.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
  • All-Clad is a classic option for both chefs and home cooks.
    — Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Toss with garlic and cook 1 minute; transfer to same plate.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • He was trained as a cook at age 16 and worked at restaurants all over China.
    — Li Yuan, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The beef at Scatchell’s cooks for five hours and chills for 24 more before it’s sliced and shaved down to veil-thin ribbons.
    — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
  • Pancakes are an easy dish to execute for even the novice cook.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • The job posting said the restaurant is looking to hire cooks, servers and other staff.
    — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Meanwhile, for the home cook, butter molds serve as an easy way to jazz up a table.
    — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Add the frozen corn and cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
    — Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • His mother, who works from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. most days in two jobs as a low-wage restaurant cook, couldn’t help him.
    — Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Add the curry powder, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • In the film’s closing scene, Eugenie asks Dodin if she’s been his wife first or his cook.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This is a crucial step in baking that home cooks often rush.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Slowly cook your meat before it is grilled, and finish it off over the coals to reduce the high-heat cook time.
    — Lauren Manaker, Verywell Health, 10 July 2023
  • Although the staff is small (only one chef and three cooks in the kitchen), everyone pitches in.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • If food for a large gathering was needed, the seminary would cater or bring in cooks for the event.
    — James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
  • For shabu, first choose a soup base, then select a meat, add any other toppings and cook in your own pot.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023
  • This healthy Instant Pot chicken recipe calls for just 8 minutes of cook time.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Diners munch away while the cooks carefully manage the flames of the barbecue.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Black beans were being improperly cooled, and there was an open drink was on the cook’s line prep area.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
  • This is the Goldilocks board—substantial without being unwieldy, and priced right for most home cooks.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The server said the cook would make the dish less spicy, the lawsuit alleged.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His cellphone service had been cut because the 21-year-old unemployed cook could not pay the bill.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

cook

2 of 2 verb
  • Cook the onions over low heat.
  • The fish was cooked in a white wine sauce.
  • She cooked a great meal.
  • We're too busy to cook at home.
  • He enjoys cooking on the weekends.
  • There's something cooking, but he won't say what.
  • Carrots can be cooked, but they are often eaten raw.
  • The rice is still cooking, but it will be ready in 10 minutes.
  • Mom cooks the thing the right way, and Mom packs the bag the right way.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute.
    — Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Slide the pan into the oven, and, while the eggs cook, make a tadka.
    — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Case in point: these 31 pecan recipes to cook and bake and gawk over.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Add the pickle juice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to warm through.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • One of the best ways to cook them is to simply slice and sauté them in butter.
    — Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023
  • Cover to keep warm while the rest of your pancakes cook.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • My grandmothers are the ones who taught me how to cook.
    — Noël Burgess, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • To preserve fruit even longer, cook it in the oven and turn it into chips.
    — Natalie Rizzo, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Reserve 1 cup of the bean cooking liquid, then drain the beans.
    — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The mom at home had rules and couldn’t cook and stayed up half the night grading papers.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Follow the same process, but cook the mixture on low for 12 to 24 hours rather than in the stock pot.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Boil potatoes: Bring the water to a boil, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
  • As for Faye, Hatter said the teens gave her to a relative to cook.
    — Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • Watch whales with an ocean view from the living room and cook delicious meals in the gourmet kitchen.
    — oregonlive, 27 June 2023
  • Consult product guidelines for the best ways to cook with it.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Hill cooks family dinner twice a week.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
  • These shoots are often compared to water chestnuts and asparagus for their earthy taste and crunchy texture when cooked.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • When ready to cook, in a large skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until very hot but not smoking.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Campers can then cook below the extended roof tent.
    — New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
  • This prevents piecrust from bubbling and allows even cooking.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

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