Wednesday, 24 December 2014

That 70's Cooking - That 70's Snack

A month dedicated to cooking in the 70's would not be complete without the ultimate 70's party pleaser...Cheese Fondue.

Ingredients:
  • 2 french baguettes
  • 1/2 lb aged swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
  • 2 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy)

Directions:
  • Crisp bread by heating uncovered in 350 F oven 5 to 10 minutes, cool.
  • Cut into 1 inch cubes, leaving a side of crust on each cube.
  • Set aside in a napkin-lined basket
  • Coarsely shred cheese
  • Mix with four
  • Heat win in a saucepan over low heat until bubbles begin to surface.
  • Slowly add 1 handful of cheese at a time to hot wine , stirring constantly, until melted.
  • Each addition should be completely melted before the next is added.
  • Season lightly with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Blend in kirsch.
  • Cook gently, stirring constantly about 30 seconds.
  • Serve from a warmer at table.
  • Spear bread cubes with forks.
  • Dip into fondue, stir around bottom of pot and swirl to remove without dripping.
  • Cool slightly on a plate before eating from fork.
  • As fondue thickens, slowly blend in a little more warm wine.

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