Cheddar and Beer Fondue

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb 1YR Grafton Cheddar, grated
  • ½ lb Adelegger, grated
  • 2 cups Lager beer, room temp.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • tellicherry black pepper, to taste

Serves 4-6
Directions:

  • Into a large bowl, add the grated cheeses and the cornstarch/
  • Mix or toss well so that the cheese is coated with the cornstarch.
  • Over a moderately high heat, bring the lager beer to simmer in a large saucepan/pot.
  • Once simmering, reduce heat to moderately low.
  • Add in the cheese a little at a time, stirring* CONSTANTLY.(If there is fat separation in the fondue, whisk in 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch slurry)
  • After the last of the cheese has been added, add in the dry mustard, lemon juice, and peppercorn to the fondue.
  • Continue to stir constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Very carefully, pour the fondue into your fondue pot (set over the burner) and serve immediately.

Figs, Honey & Peppercorns Raclette

Ingredients:

  • ½ lb Raclette cheese
  • ½ lb Tarentais cheese
  • 18 fresh figs, halved
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsbp cornstarch
  • 4 tsbp honey
  • 2 oz Fig Vinegar
  • tellicherry peppercorns & nutmeg to taste

Serves 4-6
Directions:

  • Into a large bowl, add the three grated cheeses and the cornstarch.
  • Mix or toss well so that the cheese is coated with the cornstarch.
  • Over a moderately high heat, bring the wine to simmer in a large saucepan/pot.
  • Once simmering, reduce heat to moderately low.
  • Add in the cheese a little at a time, stirring CONSTANTLY. (If there is fat separation in the fondue, whisk in 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch slurry)
  • After the last of the cheese has been added, add in the lemon juice and add fig vinegar.
  • Add nutmeg and peppercorns to taste.
  • Continue to stir constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Very carefully, pour the fondue into your fondue pot (set over the burner) and serve immediately.
  • Dip Figs into Fondue and enjoy!

Traditional Swiss Fondue

Ingredients:

  • ¾ lb Swiss Emmenthaler, grated
  • ¾ lb Gruyere cheese, grated
  • ½ lb Adelegger or Boschenhof
  • 1½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 TSP cornstarch
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • 1 small glass of Kirsch
  • black pepper, to taste
  • nutmeg, to taste

Serves 4-6
Directions:

  • Into a large bowl, add the grated cheeses and the cornstarch.
  • Mix or toss well so that the cheese is coated with the cornstarch.
  • Crush garlic clove and rub saucepan with.
  • Over a moderately high heat, bring the wine to simmer in a large saucepan/pot.
  • Once simmering, reduce heat to moderately low.
  • Add in the cheese a little at a time, stirring CONSTANTLY. (If there is fat separation in the fondue, whisk in 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch slurry)
  • After the last of the cheese has been added, add in the lemon juice.
  • Add nutmeg and peppercorns to taste.
  • Continue to stir constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Very carefully, pour the fondue into your fondue pot (set over the burner) and serve immediately.
  • Kirsch can be used mixed in for more flavor or as a toast during the meal.

Nils & Katie’s American Gothic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp American Spoon Food’s Apple Butter
  • 1 tbsp K.L. Keller dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Katz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Katz Suisun Valley extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • Makes 1 cup

Pink’n Plum Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup 6 Year Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Casados Olive oil
  • 3-4 tsp Serbian Plum Preserves
  • 1/4 tsp Halen Mon Vanilla sea salt
  • pinch crushed pink peppercorns to taste
Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • Makes 1 cup

Alluring Blackberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive OIl
  • 1/2 cup Moutere Grove Olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Agrimontana Blackberry Preserves
  • 1 tbsp Green Peppercorni Dijon Mustard
  • salt to taste

Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • Makes 1 cup

Kyle’s Summer Tarragon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup Orduna Txakoli Vinegar
  • 2/3 cup Moutere Grove Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Edmound Fallot Tarragon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Tupelo honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • Makes 1 cup

“Citrus Burst” Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Orduña vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp Majhoub Piquant Orange Slices
  • 1 tbsp Marash Pepper
  • Salt to taste

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Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and orange slices first & shake. Next add the olive oil and spices & shake again.
  • Makes 1 cup

The Bee’s Knees Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Orduña Txakoli vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp Orange Blossom Honey
  • 1 tbsp Fennel Pollen
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and honey first & shake. Next add the olive oil and spices & shake again.
  • Makes 1 cup

Ruby Raspberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Origen Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Agrimontana Raspberry Preserves
  • 1-2 tsp Marash Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Directions:

  • I love to mix my vinaigrettes in a sealable plastic container so all that I have to do is add the ingredients, seal it up, and shake away!
  • To obtain a really smooth mixture, combine the vinegar and preserves first & shake. Next add the olive oil and marash pepper & shake. Season with salt to your liking.
  • Makes 1 cup