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Smokey Cheese Fondue for Valentines Day

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Smokey Cheese Fondue for Valentines Day

What does Valentines Day mean to you?

Do you go all out with flowers and a romantic at a fancy restaurant? Do you celebrate at home with your sweetie?

When Dan and I were dating, our first Valentines Day approached. We were living in separate cities, me in Sacramento, Dan in Fresno. I was really clear on expectations. Valentines Day is no big deal. Hallmark holiday, blah, blah, blah. Dan said the same thing. Whew! Boy did I feel better.

I went thru the day. When I got home from work there were beautiful flowers that had been delivered. (Of course there was – Dan is such a romantic guy!) and you know what? That made my day. I had called him during the day and mailed him a card and I felt good about our celebration. We would see each other the following weekend.

That night at eight p.m. the doorbell rang and there was Dan at the door with a card! I was flabbergasted! He drove up that night after work (three hours) to give me a card and a kiss. What a guy!!!

Now Valentines Day means much more to me. We still enjoy a quiet evening, neither of us likes fighting a crowd (that definitely takes the romance out of it). Instead, a great glass of wine, maybe grilling.

Fondue is rich and savory.

Last year I made a beautiful cheese tray and this year we’re enjoying a savory cheese fondue. For us Valentine’s Day is a time to reconnect. Giving each other our complete and undivided attention means everything!

Smokey Cheese Fondue

This year we’re going to enjoy a beautiful meal of cheese fondue. The fondue recipe I’m sharing with you today is smokey and rich. Fondue is a great meal to share when you’re focusing your time on each other because it’s relaxing. There is no way to eat it in a hurry! This is your opportunity to turn off the television, your phones and the iPad off and just enjoy each other!

I love the steam curling out of the top of the fondue in this picture!

The cheese mixes together and is silky smooth. Bring it to the table when it is bubbly and hot. It is smokey, rich and savory. Enjoy this lingering over your favorite beverage – heaven!

Whisk in the cheese until the fondue is silky and smooth.

A meal of just cheese and bread? Yes it is that simple, though you can also dip steamed vegetables, baby red potatoes, slices of apples, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or sliced bell pepper. Just choose your favorite dipper. Lovely meal for a beautiful evening!

You can choose just about anything as a dipper into the fondue.

Happy Valentines Day to you!

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Smokey Cheese Fondue

The cheese mixes together and is silky smooth. Bring it to the table when it is bubbly and hot. It is smokey, rich and savory. Enjoy this lingering over your favorite beverage - heaven!
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 387kcal
Author Souper Chef Deb

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white wine I used Chardonnay
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 cup white truffle cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup smoked monzerella cheese shredded
  • 3 tsp raspberry or cherry liquor Grand Marnier or Kirsch*
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Shred the cheese and set aside. Stir together the liquor and cornstarch & set aside.
  • Add the wine to a pot on the stove placed over medium heat. Then begin adding the cheese. Add one handful at a time waiting until the cheese melts completely before adding the next handful.
  • When all of the cheese has been added, whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Mix together well. Continue to simmer (do not bring to a boil!) over the stove for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a fondue pot set over a flame when you're ready to serve.

Notes

*An entire bottle of liquor can be a bit of an investment. If you're not looking to spend $$'s you won't enjoy down the road, samples of many liquors are also available.
I purchase my cheese at Trader Joe's - their prices are affordable and they always have a great selection of specialty cheeses!

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 106mg | Vitamin A: 720IU | Calcium: 743mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Mix the cheese together until it is silky smooth. Bring it to the table when it is bubbly and hot. This fondue is smokey, rich and savory. Enjoy this lingering over your favorite beverage – heaven!

About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Comments

  1. Healing Tomato says

    5 stars
    I am a HUGGEEE fan of fondue. We have a restaurant called the Melting Pot and it is centered around all kinds of foods you can fondue. It would be nice to make it at home and let it be more intimate. Love your recipe and your photos are making me drool.

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      I have been to Melting Pot, there was one in Sacramento when I lived there – super yummy!! I forgot how good this is, so flavorful and super easy! More fun to enjoy at home, I agree!!

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  6. Cindy Gordon says

    I say YES to everything about this post! I LOVE cheese and I LOVE fondue. I need to make this, this coming weekend!

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  7. Liza says

    5 stars
    Wow! This looks SO GOOD! And all the ingredients I’m sure land that perfectly decadent taste! I’m SO inspired to make it! And with your directions, Debra, it looks very much doable! 🙂 And you know what? Fancy restaurants can disappoint you every once in a while. But once you master a recipe – you’ll never disappoint your family with the result! 🙂 Happy V-Day!!! 🙂

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  10. debi at Life Currents says

    um… cheese… I think it makes the world go around. It makes life worth living. It brings sunshine to an otherwise cloudy day. ok, maybe that’s a bit much, but then again, cheese! This fondue sounds so good! I could eat it all day!

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  16. Jennifer A Stewart says

    I love cooking with my hubby. Even in our tiny kitchen, which is now in the process of being renovated, we love to be together in the kitchen. We are not those fru-fru couples that feed each other or have “lady and the tramp” moments but I can certainly start if we are feeding each other some fondue!!

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