Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Finished xmas shopping today.... tidying house for in-laws arriving tomorrow. easy dinner night of fondue: 1 1/2 C champagne or dry white wine1 large shallot minced7 oz grated gruyere5 oz grated emmental3 oz brie (remove rind, then cube) 4 tsp cornstarch1 tbs lemon juicesimmer champ and shallots for 2-3 min.over low heat, slowly add cheeses, stir. add cornstarch and lemon juice..... mix until smoothadd mixture to cheese. serve with wurst, apples, pears, cubed bread, and crispy potatoes.return to heat. prost! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted December 20, 2015 Now this one I might try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted December 20, 2015 BTW when do you use shallots instead of onion? I've never really understood except it seems shallots are milder?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 BTW when do you use shallots instead of onion? I've never really understood except it seems shallots are milder?? shallots are generally more delicate and subtle. i like to use them a bit in more complex cooking (more layered flavors). onions are more profound.... i use them more when trying to highlight "onion" flavor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 Ghey night. Circle Jerk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted December 20, 2015 Ghey night. Circle Jerk I'd rather try the fondue, but go ahead and enjoy yourself. We won't judge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted December 20, 2015 Planning to make this for our regift party. Any other suggestions to accompany the fondue? Well be using it as an appetizer. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Ghey night. Circle Jerk What you do on your saturday nights us your business. We don' t judge. Some of us even support your plight to wed after you get these parties out of your system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 What you do on your saturday nights us your business. We don' t judge. Some of us even support your plight to wed after you get these parties out of your system. Real men use cheddar and red wine and call it melted cheese night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Planning to make this for our regift party. Any other suggestions to accompany the fondue? Well be using it as an appetizer. Cheers I slice and sear the sausages... Use what you like. Last night I used bockwurst. Chicken apple works well. Potatoes: Quarter red potatoes. Boil for about 30 min. Toss in melted butter and an herb mix you like (ranch dressing mix is good for quick fix). Bake at 400 for another 30 min. edit: optional.... while not traditional, i sometimes toss the bread cubes in garlic oil and cook until lightly toasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted December 20, 2015 I'd feel like such an idiot going to a pot luck at Bier Meister's house. It's Queso dip, dude. Velveeta cheese and RoTel tomaters. Yummmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 I sear the sausages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 It's Queso dip, dude. Velveeta cheese and RoTel tomaters. Yummmmm. spain and mexico do a variation called queso fundido (with chorizo added into it). I have cooked with people from all areas of the world and have some very talented culinary friends from texas (and other southern states). they loved their velveeta and rotel. i can't get past the velveeta. i also cannot stomach american cheese. edit: even chili's does a chili queso that i can enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Real men use cheddar and red wine is this before or after going to McDonald's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted December 20, 2015 Sounds yummy and easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 is this before or after going to McDonald's? So you're saying there is no good fondue recipe with cheddar ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 So you're saying there is no good fondue recipe with cheddar ? there are plenty. when i have used cheddar, it is usually the secondary or tertiary cheese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted December 20, 2015 Hey Bier, can you sub in something for the cornstarch? Doesn't seem like too much carbs but... sometimes my wife uses xanthum gum as a thickener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,322 Posted December 20, 2015 Real men use cheddar and red wine and call it melted cheese night Real men don't drink wine, faggit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Hey Bier, can you sub in something for the cornstarch? Doesn't seem like too much carbs but... sometimes my wife uses xanthum gum as a thickener. i have used it on occasion in other cooking, but not with fondue. i would give it a try, just be cautious of it lumping. also, we are only talking about 1 tbs of cornstarch for about 2 cups of fondue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 Real men don't drink wine, faggit Reading comprehension - the wine is IN the fondue melting the Cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted December 20, 2015 Hey Bier, can you sub in something for the cornstarch? Doesn't seem like too much carbs but... sometimes my wife uses xanthum gum as a thickener. If health is your concern fondue is not the way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 20, 2015 Real men don't drink wine, faggit real men drink everything. no wait. real men drink water with a splash of beer in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted December 20, 2015 no wait. real men drink p1ss water with a splash of extra p1ss in it. Fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 real men drink everything. no wait. real men drink water with a splash of beer in it. Grease Monkey Juice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted December 20, 2015 I slice and sear the sausages... Use what you like. Last night I used bockwurst. Chicken apple works well. Potatoes: Quarter red potatoes. Boil for about 30 min. Toss in melted butter and an herb mix you like (ranch dressing mix is good for quick fix). Bake at 400 for another 30 min. edit: optional.... while not traditional, i sometimes toss the bread cubes in garlic oil and cook until lightly toasted. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,322 Posted December 20, 2015 real men drink everything. no wait. real men drink water with a splash of beer in it. Don't you have a parade or something to take part in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 20, 2015 Don't you have a parade or something to take part in? Says the guy living with his life partner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted December 20, 2015 If health is your concern fondue is not the way to go. He's probably concerned abut his diabetic kid. Though he is a member of the no-carb cult. Maybe substitute corn starch for another glass of red wine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted December 20, 2015 He's probably concerned abut his diabetic kid. Though he is a member of the no-carb cult. Maybe substitute corn starch for another glass of red wine? Why? Edit- I see now, you are acting like a troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted December 20, 2015 Why? Edit- I see now, you are acting like a troll. On an date hiking, I made fondue for one of my exes (34B/C). Used wine, garlic and a couple types of cheese, with no added cornstarch. It turned out OK, but I am not a sophisticated cook by any stretch of the imagination. I warmed it over a can of sterno in an old military bunker where other people had camped, and joked when it included "camp pepper" from the ash/dirt which got in the pot. She seemed to like it though. But yeah, I was trolling Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,322 Posted December 20, 2015 Says the guy living with his life partner Living, not focking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted December 20, 2015 On an date hiking, I made fondue for one of my exes (34B/C). Used wine, garlic and a couple types of cheese, with no added cornstarch. It turned out OK, but I am not a sophisticated cook by any stretch of the imagination. I warmed it over a can of sterno in an old military bunker where other people had camped, and joked when it included "camp pepper" from the ash/dirt which got in the pot. She seemed to like it though. But yeah, I was trolling Jerry I apologize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted December 20, 2015 He's probably concerned abut his diabetic kid. Though he is a member of the no-carb cult. Maybe substitute corn starch for another glass of red wine? It was more about the diabetes, and specifically, learning where you can and cannot sub for a starch. As Bier pointed out, there isn't a huge amount in his recipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 21, 2015 Fondon't! This a guy gets it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted December 21, 2015 I read the title as fondle night. Shots influence I'm sure.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted December 21, 2015 I read the title as fondle night. Shots influence I'm sure.... I have that effect on people's. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted December 21, 2015 there are plenty. when i have used cheddar, it is usually the secondary or tertiary cheese. Standard Swiss fondue I looked up is emmentaler Gruyere and sharp cheddar. Pretty good w green apple, bread and vegetables Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted December 21, 2015 I read the title as fondle night. Shots influence I'm sure.... sux on a good night will have fondle nights after his parades Standard Swiss fondue I looked up is emmentaler Gruyere and sharp cheddar. Pretty good w green apple, bread and vegetables while it can be used, it is neither common nor traditional. swiss and french fondue typically includes gruyere, emmental, appenzeller, vacherin, and comte. my recipe breaks away from tradition by using sparkling wine and brie, and omitting kirsch and garlic. i have also used gouda on occation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
