cook 1. 'cook' If you cook a meal or a particular type of food, you prepare it for eating and then heat it, for example in an oven or saucepan. Lucas was in the kitchen, cooking dinner. We cooked the pie in the oven.
Knowing how to prepare different components of a meal, and in what order, can help you get the timing just right, and prevent things from cooling too quickly. Once you have the basics down, you can improve the flavor and texture of your meals with various sauces, herbs, and other seasonings.