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
• The electric fan had dust accumulation and the air bent above the cook’s line had black dirt accumulation.
  — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
• Everything goes in—even the pasta—and cooks on the stovetop with no baking needed.
  — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• Good for house servants, cooks, and cigar smokers.
  — Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
• Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
• One cook who said he was experienced promptly cut his thumb open on a meat slicer during his first shift.
  — Eddie Huang, Curbed, 17 Feb. 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
• Let the chili cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
• For Cruz and Catalano, cooking and making videos are a way to spend time together.
  — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
• When the tortellini float to the top and look puffy and pillowy, they’re fully cooked.
  — Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
• Lower the heat, turn the pork over and cook for a further minute on each side.
  — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
• Campers are still left to cook their meals outside, but the van's lift-up tailgate provides plenty of overhead coverage.
  — New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
• Of course, there's always the age-old option of cooking at home, but for most, a night out feels more special.
  — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
• As the chefs shopped and planned the menu, Wells figured out where to cook and prepare.
  — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026