Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Cheese Fondue

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Cheese Fondue is a Swiss dish of melted cheese eaten with pieces of vegetables, meat and bread skewered on a long stemmed fork. This is fun interactive meal that became popular in the United States around the 1960's and 1970's. These days Fondue Parties are a fun retro way of entertaining your guests. 

 Ingredients
1 cup white wine (dry)
1Tbs all-purpose flour or cornstarch
10 ounces sharp Cheddar shredded
10 ounces Swiss Cheese shredded
1Tbs of lemon juice
one clove of garlic

Note:  If you would like to avoid the white wine, substitute it for some chicken broth.

Assorted Dippers:
Blanched Vegetables (see note):  Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, etc...
Cubed bread:  French, Sourdough or Pumpernickel etc...
Slice Apples
Cubed cooked meat like chicken, ham, pork, beef and lamb

Note: To blanch vegetables bring a pot of water to boil and allow vegetables to cook for 2 minutes.  Then immediately put them in a bowl of ice and water to stop the cooking process.  Drain well before serving.

Directions:

Step 1: Rub garlic on the bottom and sides of a pan and discard.  
Step 2:  In the pan you rubbed the garlic, bring wine and lemon juice to a gentle simmer.  
Step 3:  Toss your cheese with the flour/cornstarch and then add to your heated wine and stir in figure 8's until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.   
4. Pour into fondue pot and serve.

  Serves 4

 




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26 comments:

  1. I haven't had fondue in I can't remember when. That creamy cheese sauce looks divine. Even though I am trying to cut the dairy, I can see myself right now dipping those veggies in and then some crusty bread. Looks delicious.

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  2. Can I come over?!?!?1 Seriously, I LOVE cheese fondue. I think I could alternate between cheese fondue and pizza for every meal!

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  3. Mmmmmm....I wish this was my dinner! SO yummy...and another beautiful photo!

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  4. I'm on the fence with cheese fondue - it may have just been the wrong kind of cheese when we made it, but it just overwhelmed me after a few bites. We definitely didn't mix with cheddar though so that might help :) Love that you're using veggies and not just bread!

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  5. Ooh, cute fondue pot! I haven't tried a swiss/cheddar combo, but will next time I get the fondue pot out.

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  6. Cheese fondue sounds awesome. I mean who ever decided that melted cheese in a pot that you dip food in is a genius. I've had some good cheese fondue but I have never made my own. I can't believe how simple it is. Great post.

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  7. What a great way to get kids to eat veggies! Now if only I like cheese :)

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  8. Yummy! If you don't mind, I'll just hover on this picture for awhile and drool a little.

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  9. Fondues and hotpots are such fun social meals. It's been a while since we had cheese fondue. Need to prepare one soon :)

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  10. Love fondue and have yet to make it at home. This looks so good with all those healthy veggies!

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  11. Ramona...yet another great blast from my past! I remember cheese fondues...they were considered so fancy back then. But I could totally make a meal with this dish. All I need is a glass of wine! This looks fun and fabulous! : )

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  12. Yum! I wish I was eating this now. Nice photos.

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  13. Oooh, this looks delicious! LOVE that you used veggies instead of bread (although I DO love bread with cheese fondue)

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  14. Very cute! I've been thinking about doing a fondue to try to get the kids to eat their veggies.

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  15. You are really tempting me to go out and get a fondue pot. Thanks for reviving this trend and please keep the ideas coming!

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  16. Looks and sounds awesome! Thx for sharing this gr88 recipe :) Hoping to see your participation for my 'Valentine's Day Event'

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  17. I like fondue so much...on winter nights, on Fridays, we used to have fondue, with a glass of wine of course, I'm missing winter nights....

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  18. Fondue is one of my lists that I wish to buy. My husband thinks it's pretty heavy food that we don't eat often (therefore he thinks we should go to a fondue restaurant) but I feel it's a lot cheaper to eat at home... and we can prepare the way we like it! I'm envious you already have one! =)

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  19. Yum! I love fondue too. My recipe is similar, but I have been using Mexican beer. Been meaning to try it with wine!

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  20. I love fondue, but I hate those ready cheese fondue boxes. I'll give this recipe a try, sounds delicious!

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  21. But no matter which electric fondue set you choose, there is little doubt that you will have much fun gathered around the fondue pot with your family or friends. electric fondue

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