cook for

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Stir in the pico de gallo and cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened and jammy.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

He was planning to go home when he was approached by a Russian man with an alluring offer: work as a restaurant cook for the equivalent of $5,200 a month—a staggering enticement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

To sweeten the deal: “I’ll cook for him. I would make him all his favorite dishes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

While I still experiment with la grande cuisine, as Julia Child invited us to do every now and then, on those rare weekend occasions I cook for two or three, not 10 or more.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

The commander says it’s safe enough for his men to cook, for us to go above deck, for all to smile a little.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai