Baking

• Electric and gas ovens have their advantages when it comes to baking; however according to LaserCooking.com, professional cooks prefer gas ovens. This is because gas ovens keep food moister than electric ovens, which is crucial when baking cakes or breads, and also add a degree of crispiness to food that electric ovens are unable to provide. According to LaserCooking.com, gas ovens also bake foods faster than their electric counterparts; however this can also make burning food more likely. Electric ovens, though not preferred by professionals, also have their advantages when it comes to day-to-day baking. According to LaserCooking.com, electric ovens utilize fans that keep air well circulated, providing a constant cooking temperature when baking foods.
  
  

Stovetop Cooking

• According to BJsHomeCooking.com, gas stovetops perform better than electric stovetops when it comes to searing, stir-frying and other high temperature cooking, and also provide more precise temperature control. However, when it comes to simmering, such as with soups, and other low temperature cooking styles, the same source recommends using an electric stovetop. Electric stovetops are also easier to clean, as many modern units have ceramic surfaces and no burner cavities. These cavities--which are standard on gas stovetops--often collect bits of food and may require frequent cleaning. However, according to BJsHomeCooking.com, electric ovens with ceramic surfaces usually require a specialized product for cleaning, otherwise they can be damaged.
  
  

Accidents

• One of the major downsides of gas cooking is the potential for accidents that can cause serious bodily harm or death. According to BJsHomeCooking.com, the combustion of gas required for cooking releases nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and other dangerous pollutants into the air, which can cause serious respiratory problems. Also, according to the same source, because of the combustible nature of the gas used in cooking, explosions and fires are more likely with gas ovens than with electric ovens.