The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OVEN-READY
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The straight part
We know that "prepared for cooking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepared for cooking = oven-ready.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OVEN-READY mean?
OVEN-READY adjective- Ready for the oven; already suitably prepared for cooking in an oven.
- Ready to be implemented or put into place.