home cooking

noun

: food that is cooked at home or is similar to food cooked at home
… the lunchtime special … pays homage to his grandparents' simple home cookingGourmet
… an antacid may save the day if that roadside diner doesn't live up to its "home cooking" claims.Joe Graedon

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However, many are aware that customers will still be hungry on the holiday and might end up wanting some comfort fast food rather than home cooking. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Tailgaters love them for their crunch and nostalgic connection to home cooking. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024 While home cooking remains central for many, eating out has become anappealing choice for those who prioritize convenience, connection, or simply taking a break from tradition. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 It’s made using the classic 12-egg recipe from Doña Petrona, Argentina’s most iconic cookbook author and culinary figure, whose recipes have shaped home cooking. Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for home cooking 

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home cooking was in 1831

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“Home cooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20cooking. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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