Fondues might have been the original charcuterie. That’s quite a statement, we know. Think about it though. Delicious cheese(s) paired with fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads. This is an excellent way to elevate your 2022 charcuterie board even if you don’t have a fondue pot, you can use a small to medium cast-iron skillet.

Savory Fondue

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 lb Gruyere
• 1/3 lb  Swiss
• 1/3 lb  Gouda
• 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Cornstarch
• 1 c. Dry White Wine
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard 
• Dash Nutmeg
• Ground Black Pepper as desired
• Optional: 1 Tbsp. Brandy

DIRECTIONS

1. Grate all of the cheeses
2. In a bowl, combine the cheeses with the cornstarch, and toss to coat evenly
3. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the wine, garlic, and lemon juice to a simmer
4. Add the cheeses to the liquid mixture a little at a time, stirring between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in the mustard, and nutmeg (and optional brandy)
5. Pour the fondue into a bowl, fondue pot 
6. Arrange dipping options on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot or . Dip and enjoy!

DIPPER OPTIONS

• ReadyMeals roasted baby potatoes  
• Ready Meals broccoli florets 
• Fresh-Cut Asparagus
• Cherry tomatoes 
• Carrot Sticks
• Radishes
• ReadyMeals Grilled chicken
• ReadyMeals grilled shrimp
• Fresh-Cut Apples
• Bakery Sourdough Bread, cubed

Sweet Fondue

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz. Lily’s dark chocolate chips
• 4 oz. Skinny Dipped dark chocolate sea salt chips
• ½ c. Fairlife 2% milk
• 1.5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. In a microwave safe bowl add all ingredients and microwave in 20 second increments until melted
2. For a thinner consistency add more milk as desired

DIPPER OPTIONS

• ReadyMeals cheesecake
• Strawberries
• Bananas
• Clementines
• Fresh-Cut Apples
• Fresh-Cut Pineapple
• Pretzel Thins
• Kodiak Cakes Graham Crackers
• Dandies Marshmallows
• Bakery plain vanilla cake
• Bakery Angel Food Cake

Both recipes make enough for s small galentine’s or valentine’s get-together, about 8-10 people!