Broiler Alert

Your stove will be getting a work out soon enough with the holidays right aroundth e corner. Every part from the ovens to the burners will be on overtime. However there is one section that won't be used. That's the broiler.Many home cooks forget about this in preparing even everyday meals. Broilers are really a blessing They can give you succulent meats and finish off the toppings on any meal.

A broiler is really nothing more than a pan or small box like space located under your stove;s oven. It cooks by direct radiant heat. Your outdoor grill by definition could be called a broiler however it does have air circulating around .A broiler is more contained hence the great heat. Most are used for heating chops and even steaks. However you can also melt the cheese on French onion soup this way or even give a nice crisp top to creme brulee.

What to cook in your broiler? The obvious answer are pork or lamb chops. Yet you can also make everything from tuna melts to s'mores in it. It's great for making English muffin pizzas as well and probably great for heating up those frozen canapes for parties. Another recipe is grilled vegetables which are always a good addition to any holiday turkey or ham.

This season when you're using your oven , remember to use your broiler too. It's a good way of expanding your choice of foods plus creating tasty dishes for yourself, family and guests. Not only that but you'll be saving your oven and burners from too much use.