How to Use overcook in a Sentence

overcook

verb
Definition of overcooknext
  • In that amount of time, the yolks will cook firm but not overcook and turn green.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • In that amount of time, the yolks will cook firm but not overcook and turn green.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • How to make the best lemon bars Don’t overcook your lemon bars.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2023
  • If the filet hadn’t been overcooked, James and Kennedy’s entree would have been the best of the night, the judges said.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Keep turning them to brown the edges some more, but try not to overcook.
    — Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2020
  • The rice was perfectly cooked by the Staub, just shy of al dente and not overcooked.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
  • Yes—if the beans begin to become mushy and fall apart, the soup may be overcooked.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • These potatoes will keep their shape in the pot, as long as they are not overcooked.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • But Kendrick doesn’t want to overcook and make things too tough for himself.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
  • The breast is typically overcooked by the time the dark meat is ready.
    — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
  • This cooking method ensures the corn doesn't get overcooked, and each bite stays sweet and juicy.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
  • Don't overcook it, which will cause the casserole to be mushy – remember the squash still has to be baked.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • So that's why the thinner parts of the chicken breasts tend to overcook before the thickest parts are done.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Don't cook for longer than 10 minutes, or your crab could overcook.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The potatoes are added last to keep them on top and prevent them from overcooking.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The raviolo should never flip over in the water, or else the yolk will overcook.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook.
    — Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Small cuts on a cool grill can easily turn gray and overcooked.
    — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • The number one rule—which is also the easiest to break—is to not overcook wild duck.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • This technique allows for the outside to get a nice crust, while the inside doesn’t overcook.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2020
  • The Suns need a third scorer, or Booker and Durant are going to have to overcook for Phoenix to win.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2023
  • Bone-in pork chops are harder to overcook than boneless cuts.
    — Trish Clasen Marsanico, Good Housekeeping, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The risotto had seized up, thickening on the table, while the scallops and shrimp were overcooked.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2024
  • Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp just cooks through (watch it carefully so the shrimp don’t overcook).
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
  • Cooking the shrimp with the shell on helps prevent overcooking and enhances the flavor.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • If your chicken breasts are thicker in the middle, the ends will overcook and dry out before the center is cooked.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
  • For seafood, make sure the pieces are big enough to get a bit of color on the outside without overcooking throughout.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • When using chicken breasts and tenders, be careful not to overcook them or the meat will dry out.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • The meatballs were soft and luscious, however some of the pastas can be overcooked.
    — Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Leaner meats are less forgiving when overcooked and can become dry and tough quickly.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024

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