cheese fondue
Did you ever wonder why the Swiss are so happy? Why can’t you say, “Swiss” without cracking a smile? Let’s take some food and drink advice from these pleasant individuals and see if we can’t be transported to the Swiss Alps right in our living room. Whether you are planning a cocktail party or a romantic evening at home, this combination inspired by the Swiss is sure to delight. Fall is perfect to make delectable rich foods and pair them with warm satisfying drinks. Gluvine is a traditional Swiss hot wine recipe using fruit and spices to increase the heat in the Alps. Fondue, another Swiss favorite, is a creamy cheesy treat that is warm and pleasurable. Invite some friends over or keep them away while you and your sweetie snuggle up next to the fire with both of these scrumptious Swiss recipes.
Gluvine:
¾ C. water
¾ C orange juice
¾ C. sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 lemons, 1 cut in half and the other sliced
1 orange
20 whole cloves
1.5 liter bottle of red wine
In a sauce pan, combine water, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes. Squeeze 1 lemon and ½ of an orange. Add the peels to the pot. Place the cloves in a tea ball and place in the pot. Simmer for fifteen minutes. Add wine and fruit slices. Place cinnamon sticks in each mug. Remove the clove ball. Ladle the gluvine into the mugs. Sip and enjoy.
cheese fondue
Cheese Fondue:
1 garlic clove, halved
1 ½ C. dry white wine
1 Tbsp corn starch
2 tsp Kirsch
½ lb Emmental cheese grated
½ lb Gruyere cheese, grated
1 loaf French bread, cubed
Rub the garlic in a fondue pot. Add wine and simmer. In a separate bowl, stir cornstarch and kirsch. Gradually add cheese and stir in a zig zag pattern. Do not let it boil. Stir until creamy. Stir in cornstarch mixture into the fondue. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until thick. Cut the French bread into cubes. Use skewers to dip the bread into the cheese. Enjoy.
Tags: fondue, gluvine, romantic evening
