Anything that wants a crispy, browned top but not a cooked-through middle. Think: crème brûlée (for that sugar crust), garlic bread (golden edges, soft center), or a filet mignon (rare inside, crusty outside).
Seafood? Yes, please. Shrimp can go from translucent to perfect in 2 minutes flat. Just watch them like a hawk. They’ll burn faster than you can say "dinner."
Vegetables work too. Broccoli gets charred and delicious. Cauliflower gets a nutty, smoky flavor. It’s the lazy person’s roasted veggie—no preheating required.
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The One Thing You Should Never Broil
Marshmallows. Seriously, don’t. They turn into lava blobs that stick to your oven rack and smoke out your house. I learned this the hard way. So did my fire alarm.
Also, avoid large, thick cuts of meat. A whole roast chicken? It’ll be burnt on top and raw inside. Stick to thin or small items—inch-thick max.
