Adapted from Sondra Bernstein, the Girl and the Fig Restaurant Glen Ellen, California. Yields four appetizer servings.
Goat Cheese and Mushroom Fondue
Assemble:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound chanterelle mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (thyme, parsley, sage)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups hard goat cheese like Redwood Hills Sharp Goat Milk Cheddar of Smoked Goat
Cheddar, grated
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, mushrooms, herbs, salt and pepper. Cook about 8 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Set aside.

In a stainless steel pan, combine wine and cornstarch and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat. Add cheese and stir until smooth.

Remove from heat and add mushroom mixture, stirring until well incorporated. Serve in a fondue pot accompanied by cut-up vegetables or fruit, grilled eggplant slices, or day-old bread, cut in cubes.

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