Roast
Cooking food uncovered in a hot oven (375–450°F). Dry heat caramelizes the exterior while the inside stays moist. Space food out so it roasts, not steams.
Used for
- vegetables
- chicken
- potatoes
- fish
In the kitchen
- Preheat the oven.
- Don't crowd the pan.
- Flip halfway through.
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