2,939 roast recipes

Venison roast marinated overnight in vinegar, then braised with claret wine, cream of mushroom soup, and bay leaves until melt-in-your-mouth tender. A hunter's take on the French classic.

Bacon-wrapped roasted pheasant stuffed with apples and onions, served with a glossy cherry-wine jubilee sauce. An elegant game bird dinner that brings the hunter's harvest to the holiday table.

Baked honey Vidalia onions roasted cut-side up in honey, tomato juice, and paprika until silky soft and deeply caramelized. A simple, hands-off side dish with a savory-sweet glaze.

Traditional German sauerbraten with bottom round beef marinated 3-4 days in vinegar, then braised with red wine, beef stock, and tomato puree. A tangy, fork-tender roast with rich gravy.

Honey-baked chicken stuffed with a sauteed squash, zucchini, pecan, and whole wheat breadcrumb dressing, basted with apple juice and honey glaze. A lighter roast chicken with a vegetable-packed stuffing.

Pollo pibil: chicken quarters rubbed with Yucatan recado colorado, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-baked until the meat falls apart. A Mayan pit-roasting tradition adapted for the home oven.

An air-dried roast duck glazed with Scotch, soy, honey, ginger, and brown sugar marinade until the skin turns deep mahogany. A Peking-duck-inspired showstopper for a special-occasion dinner.

Lobster vinaigrette built from roasted lobster shells, fish stock, and wine vinegar, then emulsified with egg yolk and oil. A chef-level way to use the shells most cooks throw away.

Eggplant manicotti stuffs pasta shells with garlic-roasted eggplant, charred red pepper, and tomato, then tops them with a creamy spinach-cottage cheese sauce. A lighter take on the Italian classic.

White bean chicken chili: navy beans simmered with bell peppers, onion, cumin, and chili powder, topped with roasted spiced chicken, salsa, sour cream, and a warm cheese quesadilla on the side.

Creamy vegan walnut sauce blended from toasted flour, raw walnuts, lemon, and garlic. A protein-rich dairy-free gravy that turns simple grains, potatoes, or roasted vegetables into a complete meal.

Peking duck made the traditional way, air-dried and glazed with maltose for lacquer-crisp skin, then roasted and carved thin to wrap in steamed pancakes with hoisin, scallions and cucumber.

Pizza Di Napoli tops pre-made bread shells with caramelized onions, wilted garlic spinach, roasted red peppers, and melted cheese. White pizza in the Neapolitan style, ready in under an hour.

A four-ingredient fresh salsa built on flame-roasted poblano peppers, ripe tomato, olive oil, and cilantro. Smoky, mild, and ready in under 15 minutes for chips, tacos, or grilled fish.

Glazed Cornish game hens roasted with a homemade curry powder, corn syrup and mustard glaze. An Indian-leaning dinner for two with lacquered, deeply spiced skin and tender juicy meat inside.

Skewered lamb grilled on bamboo skewers with a silky roasted red pepper and tomato dipping sauce brightened with fresh coriander. Served over aromatic rice for a weeknight-friendly twist on kebabs.