Cooked by radiant heat is a method of cooking that uses direct heat from a source such as an open flame, electric coil, or oven. Broiled is a cooking method in which food is placed directly under or over a heat source, usually a gas or electric burner. Roasted is a cooking method in which food is cooked in an oven with indirect heat. STEW is a cooking method in which food is cooked in liquid at a low temperature for a long period of time.