Roast is a cooking method that involves exposing food to direct HEAT, usually over an open flame or in an oven. DISPARAGE (9 letters) means to criticize someone or something in a disrespectful way. RIDICULE (8 letters) is to make fun of someone or something in a mocking manner. BROIL (5 letters) is a cooking method that involves direct HEAT from above. LAMBASTE (8 letters) is to criticize someone or something harshly. HEAT (4 letters) is the energy transferred from one object to another due to a difference in temperature. PAN (3 letters) is a shallow container used for cooking. BROWN (5 letters) is to cook food until it has a golden-BROWN color. BURN (4 letters) is to cook food until it is charred. POT (3 letters) is a deep container used for cooking. LOIN (4 letters) is a cut of meat from the back of an animal. RUMP (4 letters) is a cut of meat from the back of an animal. BAKE (4 letters) is to cook food in an oven. PARCH (5 letters) is to dry out food by exposing it to HEAT. WEENIE (6 letters) is a slang term for a hot dog. SWELTER (7 letters) is to be extremely hot and uncomfortable. Torrify (7 letters) is to dry out food by exposing it to intense HEAT.