The Sonoran Desert is an incubator for creative food products ranging
from Sonoran-grown pecans, prickly pear cactus products to suculent salsas,
SW condiments, candies to artisan pastas, marinades, homemade brownies.
Web site http://www.flavorsofarizona.org/
Butter-Crunch Roasted Broccoli / Special to The Arizona Republic
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound fresh broccoli florets 1/3 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese 15 reduced-fat buttery crackers (such as Ritz brand)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in the microwave in a medium bowl. Use 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter to coat a 2-quart baking dish; set remaining butter aside. Place broccoli in a microwave-safe dish, add 1 tablespoon water, cover and microwave on high until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain broccoli, and place in the buttered baking dish. Scatter cheese on top. Place crackers in a zip-top bag, seal and crush with your hands to make fine crumbs. Add crumbs to the bowl with the reserved butter, and toss to coat. Sprinkle on broccoli. Bake 20 minutes.
Had a 3 pepper salad for dinner....Y U M
Down in the Sonoita/Benson/Elgin areas and around Kartchner Caverns there are some fantastic wine producers, only problem is that you can’t get them here in NC.