Fondue-licious!

Last week, we decided to treat ourselves to a feast of fondue!  Dipping all sorts of things....in all sorts of things?! What a glorious idea!

It was a grazing fest, so here are our fondue dishes, in no particular order:

Cheese Fondue

- 1 Cup Dry White Wine

- 1/2 lb Gruyere Cheese (shredded)

- 1/2 lb Swiss Cheese (shredded)

2 Tablespoons Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

-Directions:  Simmer wine in fondue pot (or do on stove top and transfer to fondue pot when finished).  Add cheese 1/4 lb at a time and stir constantly until melted.  Very important to keep stirring or it will gradually stick more and more to the bottom.  Once all the cheese is melted, add flour, salt and nutmeg. Stir.

Served with:  French Bread, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Steak

Oil Fondue

- Oil (amount depends on the size of the pot....deep enough to dip!) Broth will also work!

Optional:  Dipping Batter :

Stir together:

-1/2 Cup Milk

-2 Eggs

-1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-Cup flour

-Directions:  Get oil to desired temperature.  Best to check with a thermometer.  The oil should not become so hot that it "spits" at you.  Make sure the steak is dried well prior to dipping in the hot oil.  Dip until cooked to your liking!  Dip in the batter first to get a fried breading!

Served with: Steak, Broccoli, Cauliflower

Chocolate Fondue:

-1 Cup Chocolate Chips

-1 14 oz can Condensed Milk

-2 Tablespoons butter

-1 teaspoon vanilla

-Directions:  Still all ingredients together on Medium heat and stir constantly.  Keep on low to medium heat in fondue pot.

Served with:  Strawberries, Bananas, Marshmallows

Beverage:  Wine Spritzers

- Wine of your choice

- Tonic Water

-Lime wedge if you please!

Happy Dipping and Sipping!