Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recook

verb

/ˌriːˈkʊk/

Definition

To cook something again, typically to reheat or prepare it for consumption after it has already been cooked.

Examples

After the party, I decided to recook the leftovers to make them taste fresh again.
She found that recooking the dish added a new depth of flavor.
It’s often a good idea to recook meals that have been stored for a few days to ensure their safety.

Meaning

Recook refers to the action of taking already cooked food and cooking it again, whether to enhance its flavor, ensure it is heated properly, or to make it suitable for serving.