Definition of «to stop the cooking»

The phrase "to stop the cooking" means to prevent food from cooking further or to halt the cooking process.

You will «shock» or stop the cooking process with the ice bath. (cookingchanneltv.com)
She has not stopped cooking for individuals, retreats, and large groups since. (ntischool.com)
A couple years ago, when my dad was living two states away, he slowly stopped cooking for himself. (thatskinnychickcanbake.com)
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