Cheese Fondue, and a giveaway, too.

As I sit here in my kitchen, it's a nippy 47 degrees outside (that's 8 c for all you international folk). The inside of my house, not much warmer.  I think I may need some gloves to finish this post.  Anywhoo, fall is finally here!  How better to spend a chilly night than sharing a warm cheese fondue?  It's quite social.  My family loves fondue of all kinds - it's an appi, dinner or dessert.  No better way to get kids to eat broccoli than by covering it with a good, smelly cheese sauce!

Fondue, by origin, is a Swiss dish, it's name derived from the French verb "fondre" meaning "to melt".  Sometimes I just grab some from Trader Joe's and add a little garlic and beer, but for a really big indulgence I go to Left Bank where they offer an over the top brie, goat and blue cheese fondue.  I'm salivating just thinking of it - only ever had one other entree on their menu!  While toasty little slices of bread offer enough satisfaction for me, we serve anything from sliced green and red apples, to sauteed mushrooms, portobellos, or blanched cauliflower, asparagus and broccoli.

For dessert?  Try dipping a rice krispy treat in a warmed pot of dark chocolate and cream.  Bananas, strawberries or shortbread.  Are you picking up what I'm laying down?  The options are only limited to that of your imagination!

So here is where it get's really exciting.  I have a fabulous, brand spanking new Rachael Ray Cookware fondue pot from Cookware.com.  For your chance to win do the following:  Leave a comment on this page and check out my link to the Rachael Ray collection.  If you have a blog, link this post on your blog.  If you don't have a blog, share this with a friend and let me know via email.  The winner will be notified on October 20th!  Winner will get to choose one fondue pot from from the three colors above and prize can be shipped to any US or Canadian address.

How's that to pick you up on a Monday?

Brie, Goat and Gorgonzola Cheese Fondue

1 6-8 oz wedge brie, rind removed (triple cream is best)

6 oz. mild Chevre (goat cheese), cut into small cubes

6 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola

1/2 c. heavy cream

1 clove garlic, cut in half

In heavy saucepan, rub all sides with garlic halves.  Over very low heat, melt all cheeses.  When cheese is thoroughly melted, add cream.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add to fondue pot.   Serve with toasted bread or bread cubes.

Comments

[Carmen]

I think I'll have to bring this recipe to the beach at Thanksgiving. I can picture us now working on our 1000 piece puzzle and enjoying this yummy fondue.

[Doug]

love the cheese fondue!

[Tanya Singley]

I love fondue...I'm going to have to try this recipe...of course it sounds delicious but...hmmm...how many calories per bite? :-)

It was great to see you Saturday...thanks for your help!!

[kel]

nothing says happy fall to me like cheese fondue and the color orange...hope to enjoy the left bank yumminess with you next time... good job! :-) kel

[Elzabeth van Zijl]

I want sum!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sue Ross]

Yum...that was worth blowing the diet for!

[Katie]

Cheese Fondue is a perfect rainy day din-din! Especially, if it means my kids will eat their brocolli and green beans. I'm going to work it into the rotation; I'll let u know what happens!

[kathy mancini]

YUM! Love fondue. congrats on your first blog giveaway.

[Lara Ewoniuk]

D - You amaze me. Oh and congrats on 15 yrs with Big D.

xx Lara

[Sharon Shaffer]

Love the new blog format! Thanks for motivating me to get the fondue pot out.
Sharon

[Jenni]

Oh my goodness! Looks delicious - do you deliver?

[Amber]

Yummy! Never had cheese fondue, but yours looks good. As a matter of fact I've wanted one of everything on your blog.
Love ya

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sounds great - I was looking for a different cheese fondue option - can't wait to try it!

[Nancy]

I love fondue too Dawnie!!! Love your blog too.

[Cee]

MMM! Fondue was my first big date with my husband nearly a decade ago, and this would be the perfect recipe to recreate a date night! Thank you!

[Dawn Akeroyd]

Thanks D, what a great idea! Love the new blog and I check every chance I get!

[Martha Piazza]

Yummy, warm comfort food my favorite!
Love your blog!
I can't wait to make the Merry Tenderloin Sandwiches. I was looking for other uses for the Pesto I am making from the huge abundance of basil in our backyard.

[Kimberly]

Yay, I love LOVE fondue!!!

[Sharon]

Fondue is a friend favorite when we have girl's night at my house.

[Laura]

Last year I was invited to a family friends Christmas tradition. They invite a different family over for dinner every Christmas Eve and serve fondue. They set up diffent pots all the way down the table and have the chocolate fountian for dessert. It was a fun experience.

[Mel]

Love fondues too, wish they had those pots here in SA! BTW, I have team coming from Dallas who are willing to bring the clothes over. How much do you think it would cost to send the clothes there? They leave pretty soon. I will obviously pay the transport cost but if too much G is there in January. xxx

[Nicolle Nascimento]

Looks amazing, I have always wanted my own fondue pot. What a fun thing to cook up an just an ordinary day. Gotta try your recipe!!! Looks Yummy! :)

[pamela p]

Love the new look. I have great memories of fondue every New Year's Eve when I was a child. I will link to you for a chance at my very own. Orange please! (just some positive thinking!)

[Kristen]

Looks amazing! I can't wait to try this recipe out on the fam!

[kribss]

i was sent over by pam (pure+simple)- i definitely could use this as an excuse to get the girls together again!