Question for those who cook with gas

HappyToBe2012

DH and I are in the process of selling our current home and buying a new one.  In our current home we have an electric range and oven.  One of the two houses we are really interested in has a gas range and oven.  I've cooked on gas ranges before but never in a gas oven.  Is cooking in a gas oven different from an electric one?  Will there be anything I need to do differently - ie adjust cooking temperatures/times?

DefinitelyO

you don't need to do anything different (at least I didn't) - you should test the oven temperature - put a thermometer in there to see if it's hot/cooler than the setting.

maeghan21

I have a gas oven, but I also have a switch to turn on a convection fan which is wonderful. For a gas only oven I was told that they are great for making pies, pizza etc b/c the bottom is usually hotter than the rest of the oven. I have cooked without turning on the fan accidentally and I haven't noticed any difference in temps or times. When baking you may want to rotate your items.

LuzonVerde

You shouldn't have to do anything differently with cooking times and temperatures. I prefer a gas oven because it heats more evenly and it tends to hold the heat better than electric ovens. 

thehomecook

Nevermind...I reread the OP and you're only talking about the oven, not the stove.