cook up

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It takes Gillaspia, who is known for his videos on running and baking sourdough bread, about 30-45 minutes to cook up a batch of the ground beef and white rice mixture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

“They asked us if we could cook up a solution that would address that need,” said John Rogers, who leads the engineering team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

Then, after the tour, the guests are able to cook up some of what they have found.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

"Go put on some fresh clothes. I'll cook up some rice. We can eat up here, beside Belet."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda