What are the differences between a conventional oven vs. a convection oven?
A convection oven has a fan that forces the heat to circulate around the food vs. a conentional oven does not. This allows for a more even distribution of heat. Instead of heat just on the top or bottom, the heat flows all around the food. When cooking with a convection oven you will find that your food is done much quicker and you may need to use a lower temp than you normally do. Sometimes food tends to dry out more, but if you reduce your cooking time it should be fine.
