How to Use cooked in a Sentence

cooked

adjective
  • This cooks up to about one cup of cooked pasta.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The cooked pork with sauce will keep in the fridge for up to one week.
    Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Spread bean mixture over tostadas; top with cooked sausage.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Add in cooked sausage, ham cubes, cheese, or corn for a heartier dish.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • Top with basil leaves and serve with cooked rice on the side and lime wedges for squeezing over.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But with cooked potatoes, safety cannot be judged by sight or smell alone.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • One cup of cooked broccoli provides 5 grams of fiber.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
  • Frozen celery works best in cooked dishes like soups, casseroles, and stir-fries.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
  • Round out the meal with cooked rice and crispy egg rolls, crab rangoon, and/or dumplings, and steamed edamame.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The fresh cooked eggs were quick to arrive and generous.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked pork in glass door reach-in cooler on cook line.
    Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
  • Then, fold in vegetables or a cooked protein of your choice.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In the months to come, the kitchen plans to offer dinner, centered on raw and cooked seafood.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Then add cooked bacon to the combo and watch the dish disappear.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
  • Some brands and models have a warming drawer, designed to keep cooked food hot.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Leeks have a mild, sweet flavor and are versatile for raw or cooked dishes.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Anissa likens the texture of mafrükeh to risotto, or a cooked version of tabouleh.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Two ink grocery bags were used to store cooked chicken inside the walk-in freezer.
    Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Fruit peels, veggie cores, egg shells, coffee grounds, cooked pasta, and loose-leaf tea are fair game.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • This sweet-and-savory dish features both bacon and a heaping amount of cooked ground beef.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Stir in cooked pasta, heavy cream and ⅔ cup reserved pasta water.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Remove from heat; add cooked vegetables and juice of 1 lime and toss to combine.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Serve the fish with rice, plain yogurt, greens or vegetables (fresh, cooked or pickled) for a full meal.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Rotisserie chicken is my go-to for cooked chicken in a casserole.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • On more than one occasion, those frozen bags of cooked chicken have saved dinnertime.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • There is always an option of cooked vegetables and a salad.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cooked.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: