roast

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Dry roast the lentils in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden-yellow and smell nutty and toasty.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Her pig roast is also part salmon bake and part old-school cookout, a beautiful gathering of nations grooving to an eclectic vibe I’ve tried to replicate here.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

At least two among the more than 2,000 guests at the roast protested.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

From time to time, waiters pushing trolleys roll past carrying sides of roast beef, to be carved at diners’ tables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He sat down to carve up the buffalo and roast the meat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer