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roasting

[roh-sting] / ˈroʊ stɪŋ /


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Roasting fruit — berries, peaches, even cranberries tossed with a little honey and citrus zest until jammy — turns smoothies, oatmeal and salads into something celebratory.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Roasting, grilling or caramelizing can bring out natural flavors in foods.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Roasting: One of my favorite ways to cook asparagus.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Roasting beetroot in wedges will make it more concentrated in flavour and caramelised on the outside.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

Roasting the pig’s tail was such fun that it was hard to play fair, taking turns.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder




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