Classic Swiss Fondue
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic halved
- 1 pound 4 cups grated Gruyère
- 1 pound 4 cups grated Emmentaler or raclette
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1¼ cups dry white wine such as chardonnay or pinot grigio
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Rub cut sides of garlic along sides of a large fondue pot or heavy Dutch oven. In a large bowl, toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
- Add wine to pot, and place over medium heat. Once the wine simmers, reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup cheese mixture until melted, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining cheese until incorporated. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Serve with desired accompaniments.
Caroline Wright
Caroline Wright is a food writer, a cook, and the author of Twenty-Dollar, Twenty-Minute Meals, a collection of fresh and simple recipes for the busy cook.
Photographer Mark Ferri
Mark Ferri is a graduate of Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, Calif. He believes in a simple, direct approach that captures the natural beauty and appetite appeal of food. Mark celebrates a life-long passion for food by frequently exploring new restaurants in New York and in Europe, and loves to cook and entertain at his home in the Hudson Valley. Learn more about Mark on his website: http://www.markferriphoto.com/
Stylist Leslie Orlandini
Leslie Orlandini is a chef and an accomplished food stylist in print and television. She has been nominated for both James Beard and Emmy awards and is a veteran of thousands of cooking shows and segments. You can learn more about her through her website: http://leslieorlandini.com/
