How to Use broil in a Sentence

broil

1 of 2 verb
  • From there, split the bird in two up the back and along the keel, grill it or broil it briefly, and enjoy.
    Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • Set the pan on a rack in the upper quarter of the oven and broil on high for 5–10 minutes.
    Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Then remove the foil and broil the lasagna for 3 to 5 minutes or until the top is browned to taste.
    Jennifer Stempel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Just make sure to broil the veggies before adding them to the pasta.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Like many deserts on Earth, the Sahara can broil you during the day and freeze you once the sun goes down.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The sizzling heat isn't just going to broil the Golden State.
    Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Make the meat filling up to two days in advance, and assemble and broil the day of.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Instead, choose baked, broiled, grilled, or steamed foods.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 19 June 2023
  • Preheat oven to broil, with rack about 6 inches from heat.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Treat it like any other whitefish: broil it, roast it, grill it, pan-sear it.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Get rid of scratched broiling pans and mismatched pots and choose a new, gleaming set.
    Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Southern California will broil for the rest of the week.
    Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
  • Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top.
    Sean Brock, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
  • Return to oven, and broil just until shrimp turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Switch oven to broil and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
    Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • The fish can be roasted, uncovered, in a hot oven or a covered grill, or broiled.
    David Tanis, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The non-stick skillet is safe to use in the oven and on the stovetop or grill for baking, broiling, searing, frying, and more.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • It's got broiled poblanos for a nice smoky spice and avocado for a cool, creamy finish.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Here, each half is spread with a mix of honey and ground cardamom, then broiled until bubbling and browned.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Spoon the clam mixture onto the bread, then broil until bubbling, just a few minutes.
    Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Once the engines are turned off, so is the air conditioning as the planes sit atop broiling tarmac.
    Macie Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
  • Better, in the Nardelli and Fox world, to have drivers broiling to death in their trucks to keep your delivery costs low.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Preheat oven to broil with rack positioned about six inches from heat source.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • When broiled, the moderately high fat content of the dark flesh prevents it from drying out while the top turns golden.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Just broil a few tomatillos and one jalapeño until they’re charred in spots, then blend them together with a few handfuls of fresh cilantro and a good amount of lime juice.
    Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2020
  • With broiling heat still gripping large parts of the planet, scientists knew well before the end of July that the month would be the warmest on record.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
  • When the chicken is cooked, raise the oven temperature to broil, and broil just until the top darkens in color and the onions sizzle a bit, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Following a brief marinade, the meat is broiled, then stuffed in a warm baguette alongside pickles, mayo, butter and a sprinkling of herbs.
    Bryan Washington, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Cheese lovers can add a slice of provolone or mozzarella to the subs and broil them for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted and bubbly before adding the whole basil leaves.
    Author: Ann Maloney, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2021
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broil

2 of 2 noun
  • Burn with a torch or use the broil setting in the oven.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 19 June 2021
  • Spoon on pie and broil or use a kitchen torch to toast topping.
    Kate Merker, Country Living, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Place your oven rack in the top third of the oven and then preheat it to the lowest broil setting.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
  • Turn the oven on to the broil setting for 5 minutes, until the top of the meatloaf is browned and the edges of the bacon are crispy.
    Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
  • Put the tray on the middle rack in the oven under the broil setting for about 15 minutes, and cook it until the pork is crisped but not dry.
    Kaelyn Lynch, Outside Online, 4 June 2020
  • Pop it back in the oven for one last broil—this is where the charring happens—and remove it from the oven after 2-3 minutes.
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
  • Place chicken legs and onion on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until browned, about 9 to 10 minutes.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Turn on the broiler and broil until golden, crisp and blistered in places, 2 to 4 minutes.
    Kate Krader, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Make its sauce in a skillet, tuck beans and its toppings into that sauce, top with a melting cheese, and broil.
    Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
  • The roast, bake and broil functions can cook anything that is usually roasted, baked or broiled in the oven.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
  • If using loin chops instead of rib chops, broil loin chops 3 more minutes on each side.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • For more control, get the sauce to a consistency just a smidge thinner than your goal on the stovetop, then top with the cheese and broil.
    Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and broil until cheese melts.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Place the eggplants on the prepared baking sheet, and broil until blackened on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The restaurant offers a myriad of dishes, from a build-your-own seafood broil to salmon bites to lobster tails.
    Victoria M. Walker, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Return pan to oven, and broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Bake for 15 minutes to reheat, then add the breadcrumbs and broil before serving.
    Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2020
  • Heat broiler and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
    Redbook Test Kitchen, Redbook, 15 Aug. 2018
  • If the filling is super bubbly and the top isn’t browned to your liking, switch to the broiler and broil until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Place skewers on a broiler pan, and broil until golden and opaque on one side, about 4 minutes.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • This range can bake, broil, convection bake, convection roast and even air fry.
    Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with Parmesan and broil until melted; serve with soup.
    Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2021
  • Even the most basic Vortex models can air fry, broil, roast and reheat, and the more high-tech ones add dehydrating and baking to the mix.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
  • Place pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil or grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
  • Drizzle each rib with about 1 teaspoon of the syrup and broil until glistening, 2 minutes.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Dec. 2020
  • Spread in a single layer; broil until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Wonder Oven is marketed as a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven combo that also roasts, steams, broils, and bakes.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 19 June 2023
  • Using tongs, rotate them and broil until blackened all around.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Place pie under broiler and broil until cheese is golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
    Joshua David Stein, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The coming days were expected to be even hotter than the low broil on this day that finally seemed to be tapering off.
    Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2021

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