This is the 5957th most frequent Japanese word.
りょうり
Cooking or cuisine.
In this sentence, 'りょうり' refers to cooking as an activity.
私は毎週末にりょうりをします。
I cook every weekend.
Here, 'りょうり' denotes the result of cooking, specifically the dishes prepared.
そのレストランのりょうりはとても美味しいです。
The food at that restaurant is very delicious.
The word 'りょうり' in this context implies the art or technique of cooking.