Rose Fondue Recipes

ROSE FONDUE

Steps:

• Cut the garlic clove in half lengthwise and rub the inside of the pot with one of the halves. Save the remaining half for another use, or discard. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses. Sprinkle the cornstarch on top of the cheeses and toss to mix; reserve. In a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the wine and lemon juice. When the liquid simmers, add the cheeses. Continue to cook, stirring, until the cheeses melt. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Taste for seasoning. Pour into a heated fondue pot. Serve fondue with cooked sausages such as kielbasa, cubed French bread, raw vegetables, or cooked potatoes. If you have time, wrap thin slices of proscuitto around fresh sage leaves and fresh basil leaves for delicious Italian-inspired "dip." Accompany fondue with cornichons and pickled pearl onions. These are not dipped but serve as a complement to fondue's richness.;

AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL TRADITIONAL SWISS FONDUE (OLD WORLD RECIPE)

Steps:

• The optimal choice of pots is a steel or cast iron medium sized pot (2 quart) with an enameled interior.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the three cheeses and toss with the flour.
• Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic halves.
• Add the wine and heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
• Stir in lemon juice and kirsch.
• Add a handful of cheese at a time to the wine mixture, stirring constantly and not adding more cheese until the previous has melted, bubbling gently and has the appearance of a light creamy sauce season with pepper and nutmeg.
• Remove the pot from the heat and place over an alcohol safety burner on the table.
• Adjust the burner flame so the fondue continues to bubble gently.
• Serve with plenty of crusty bread cubes.

FONDUE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with oil; roast 10 to 12 minutes. Flip; push to one side and add bread cubes. Continue to roast until potatoes are golden and tender and bread is crisp, 8 to 10 minutes more.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon wine. In a small cast-iron pot, heat remaining wine with kirsch over low. Slowly add both cheeses, stirring in one direction until melted. Add nutmeg. In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, cornstarch, and reserved wine. Slowly stir into pot; continue to cook over low heat, stirring, until mixture thickens and comes together, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a fondue pot; keep warm. Serve with fennel, apple, salami, bread cubes and sticks, and potatoes.

GARLIC SPINACH CHEESE FONDUE (THE STINKING ROSE REST.)

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until it becomes golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overcook the garlic, or it will become bitter. Add the wine.
• In a bowl, toss the cheeses with the cornstarch to coast. Add the cheese to the pan, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts before adding the next cup. Add the spinach and the cream. Stir until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot over low heat, or pour into a warmed ceramic ramekin. Sprinkle with minced chives. Serve immediately with your choice of dippers.