Broiling dinner is not an open and shut case. If you own an electric oven you should crack the door open a bit. But if you own a gas oven, the door should be closed. Here’s why: An electric oven needs ...

When I use the broiler, should I keep my oven door open or closed? This question came from a relative who was trying to broil fish in a kitchen not his own. At home he keeps the door open -- there's a ...

Broiling is a great way to semi-recreate the effects of outdoor cooking inside. As simple as broiling is, you can still muck it up by keeping your oven closed too tightly. Over at Home Ec 101, a home ...

A hand adjusts temperature on an oven - Owngarden/Getty Images Whether you're new to broiling or a seasoned pro, you may have heard conflicting instructions about what to do with the oven door while ...

I've always thought cracking the oven door was part of using a broiler. I was under this impression because that's how my mother broiled dishes. Whether it was garlic bread, halibut or salmon, the ...