Too often, a half-sheet is just too large for the chicken cutlets and roasted broccoli that I’m cooking for ... making a pan of nachos for one, or roasting a serving or two of veggies.

There are two ways you can cook the roast to get a nice outer crust. 1. Sear first: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the roast on a rack set in a large roasting pan, fat side facing up.