cooking

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Other food orders, at times, would sit in windows too long and get cold, so staff would have to throw them away and remake them, while still cooking more shrimp.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When cooking with oils or fats, people should avoid very high temperatures and use a ventilation fan when possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"He was always singing in the kitchen, cooking breakfast, and making roast dinners," Harry says.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Which is to say: budget cooking often rewards confidence nearly as much as ingredients.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

She was surprised to realize she’d missed the rhythm of cooking, the tidy feeling of ingredients coming together.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn