cook up

Example Sentences

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With 275 acres of land around a freshly remodeled Hard Rock Stadium, he had spent years trying to cook up ways to develop more events on his site.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

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

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

So there’s just a wonderful stew that we were able to cook up, it was a recipe that seems to work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Everybody in school knows she can cook up a storm.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake