I have had good success with Duolingo and Anki flashcards on my smart phone.

Hi Roos ! 

I think it depends on the person, but in my case I try to associate the verb with an image, a situation or action in my mind that recalls me the meaning of the verb. It is simple and I know that some researches about it, tell that is a good way to learn almost everything.  

Cook - I just imagine my favorite food... Something like that...

I hope this help you to remember and learn the verbs (regardless the language you are learning)

compare their roots in different languages. 

Try to build with each verb one sentence in each diferent time ( past, presente and future) and practice the other skills with them too, as translating, reading loud, etc. Share this knowledge with others as advanced students or here in your notebook and let us help you too.

I´m in accord with Diego and Brenda´s opnion because that´s a very quickly and smart way to use verbs and construct phrases when we use flashcards, images and associate situations with the verb that you are studying and really get for our/ your brain the best option to recognize and absorve this knowledge you are just asking for.