cook up

Example Sentences

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To do so, I stay away from bistros in fancy neighborhoods, which charge too much and often cook up mediocre food.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Perhaps this is because religion doesn’t seem to be among the ingredients that contemporary Victor Frankensteins are using to cook up and refine their creations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Throughout the weekend, participants watched live demos from speakers and they were given time to cook up beats of their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Yes — the same air fryer that turns leftovers into delights and makes the crispiest wings you've ever had at home — can also cook up a truly fantastic steak.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

A snake hanging out of the ceiling was exactly the sort of thing my mind would cook up.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia