Roasted Broccoli with Fondue Recipe

Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski met in a photograph class in 1994, then fell in love — and into cooking collectively. In 2006, after they first shared this recipe, they had been working at Rubicon in San Francisco, the place Brioza (a 2003 F&W Greatest New Chef) dealt with the savory dishes, Krasinski the desserts. Since then, they’ve grow to be the James Beard Award-winning cooks and co-owners of State Hen Provisions in San Francisco. On this indulgent aspect, as an alternative of steaming or boiling the broccoli, Brioza roasts it to carry out its sweetness. He then serves a beneficiant portion with crunchy croutons and a light-weight, creamy Fontina cheese fondue for dipping.

Do you want a fondue pot to make this recipe?

No particular equiptment is critical to make this simple, quick, and enjoyable broccoli aspect. (Brioza makes the fondue in a saucepan and serves it in an everyday bowl.) However, as with all fondue, it must be served — and eaten — instantly.

Notes from the Meals & Wine Check Kitchen

• You may substitute Fontina for any good, delicate melting cheese, similar to Gouta, Havarti, and even provolone.
• For further caramelization whereas roasting, place the sheet pan on the underside of the oven the place it is particularly sizzling. The broccoli’s exterior will cook dinner rapidly whereas the within turns into tender. Thoughts the croutons, although — test them first at 10 minutes fairly than 15.