Creamy Garlic-Spinach Cheese Fondue

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Follow your nose to the Stinking Rose, where you'll find hearty, California-Italian fare for the garlic worshipper in us all. Recipes like Garlic-Encrusted Baby Back Ribs, Savory Garlic Noodles, and even (brace yourself) Garlic Ice Cream will please die-hard garlic enthusiasts as well as those who prefer just a graceful hint of the bulb.

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The Stinking Rose Restaurant Cookbook

Authors: Andrea Froncillo and Jennifer Jeffrey

Date: May 2006

ISBN: 1580086861

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Hardcover

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Creamy Garlic-Spinach Cheese Fondue
Recipe from: The Stinking Rose Restaurant Cookbook
by Andrea Froncillo and Jennifer Jeffrey
Cookbook Heaven at Recipelink.com

Serves 2 to 4

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, diced
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 cups (1 pound) shredded Fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
OPTIONAL DIPPERS:
Chilled cooked shrimp
Steamed asparagus spears
Zucchini, cut into matchsticks
White mushrooms
Cherry tomatoes
Stuffed or shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or ravioli), cooked al dente
Bread cubes (such as sourdough, walnut, or a buttery croissant)
Crackers or bread sticks

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until it becomes golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overcook the garlic, or it will become bitter. Add the wine.
In a bowl, toss the cheeses with the cornstarch to coat. Add the cheeses to the pan, 1 cup at a time, stirring Frequently until the cheese melts before adding the next cup. Add the spinach and the cream. Stir until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot over low heat, or pour into a warmed ceramic ramekin. Sprinkle with the minced chives. Serve immediately, with your choice of dippers.

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