Cheese And Artichoke Fondue Food

CHEESE LOVER'S FONDUE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon wine; set aside. Combine cheeses and remaining cornstarch; set aside. , Rub sides of a large saucepan with cut sides of garlic; discard garlic. Add remaining wine to the pan and heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Stir in lemon juice. , Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-eight motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, one handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Stir cornstarch mixture; gradually add to the pan. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and smooth. Keep warm. Serve with miniature smoked sausages, dill pickles and pretzels.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Pour the wine and lemon juice into a heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and warm until steaming. Add all of the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking between each addition until all the cheese has been added. Continue to stir for 4-5 mins until everything is fully melted, smooth and creamy. Mix the cornflour with the kirsch in a small bowl, then stir this into the cheese mixture. Continue to cook over a low heat for a minute more.
• Rub the garlic on the inside of the fondue pot, if you like, then carefully pour the cheese mixture into the pot and immediately place it over the flame. (If you don't have a fondue set, add the garlic along with the wine in step one, then remove and discard it before you add the kirsch mixture.) Serve immediately with crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités or cornichons for dunking, if you like. You can place the fondue back over a low heat if you need to reheat it after serving.

ARTICHOKE BLUE CHEESE FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, place a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and artichoke hearts; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain fettuccine, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water. Add fettuccine to artichoke mixture; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if desired. Sprinkle with blue cheese.

CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE FONDUE

Steps:

• Mix American cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour and mustard in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
• Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in artichoke hearts and bell peppers.
• Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. Serve with dippers.

CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE FONDUE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, mix American cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour and mustard. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in artichoke hearts and bell peppers.
• Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. To serve, dip bread cubes into fondue.