Valentine's Recipes > Cheese & Mushroom Fondue

How to make cheese & mushroom fondue:
Fondues are ideal for Valentine's day because they introduce a more intimate element to the meal.





Ingredients

1 clove of garlic
1/4 pint of dry cider
juice 1 organic lemon
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 cups Gouda cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons gin
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup brown mushrooms
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Use a flameproof fondue bowl or a saucepan.
- Crush the garlic and add the cider and lemon juice.
- Bring almost to the boil.
- Add the grated cheese and stir carefully until the cheese has melted.
- Mix the gin and the cornflour to a smooth paste and add to the bubbling cheese mixture.
- Chop the mushrooms finely and add to the fondue.
- Cook gently for 3 minutes.
- Check the seasoning and add more lemon juice if required and some black pepper.
- Take to the table in an attractive heatproof bowl.
- Place on a candle heated plate warmer.
- Each person should have a fondue fork.
- Serve an assortment of crudités including tiny button mushrooms.
- Spear the raw vegetables with the forks, dip into the communal pot and eat.
- Breadsticks are good with this dish.