Broiling, according to chef Vivian Howard, “is a technique that was really popular in the 80s.” But unlike leg warmers and shoulder pads, the cooking technique shouldn’t be considered out of style. “I ...

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 ...

I’ve clearly been on a fish kick lately. Eating lighter seems to just be a natural part of the changing seasons, and almost like clockwork, I begin to get loads of questions about the best ways to ...

When learning to cook, everyone generally gets a good handle on the basics of the stovetop and the oven. The stove provides direct heat, and the oven, indirect. But what about the broiler? Not nearly ...

CHEF JEFF: Broiled Salmon Broiling fish such as Alaskan salmon in a toaster oven saves time and money, as Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman points out at Chef Jeff. Salmon broiled in a toaster oven ...

Home cooks, who seem to love almost every innovation, generally disdain the humble, if omnipresent, broiler. As evidence, check out the cookbook shelves: You’ll find books galore on slow cookers, ...

When it’s time to get cooking, do you really know your oil? Some oils are great for high temperatures, others can’t take the heat. Some are heart-smart, while others are loaded with saturated fat. “As ...