INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound finely diced Gruyère cheese (about 2 cups)
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1/2 pound finely diced Emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups)
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 large garlic cloves, halved
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1 1/3 cups dry white wine
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 to 3 tablespoons kirsch
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freshly nut nutmeg to taste if desired
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3 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
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fried shallots, thinly sliced scallion greens, and/or crumbled cooked bacon for stirring into fondue is desired
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1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
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4 tablespoons vegetables oil
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assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes
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bread sticks
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cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread