How to Use overcook in a Sentence

overcook

verb

• 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
• The shrimp wasn't overcooked, and the broccoli had plenty of seasoning.
  — Kristal Dixon, Axios, 17 July 2024
• 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
• Using a rice cooker takes all the unpredictability out of the equation: There’s no need to babysit a pot of rice on the stovetop and no risk of under- or overcooking your rice.
  — Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024

Last Updated: 7 Dec 2024