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

The four-week partnership, which was announced alongside the book’s release, allows fans to cook up several recipes, including Fried Chicken & Gravy, Sirloin Steak with Blue Cheese Butter, Country Fried Trout and more.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

The only food and water Naveed will see for the next week is provided by local volunteers who cook up and dole out rice, beans and soup every day.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

Ella’s downstairs in the kitchen already, getting ready to cook up some breakfast.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz