Simple, Sound Nutrition

This blog is intended to help women and men come to grips with nutrition. We all have a ton of questions about nutrition and don't know where to look for help. You can't depend on tv, magazines or your local gym for advice. They all give all sorts of confusing information and you never know what's completely bogus. Well, I plan to give you my advice, per Heidi and my background, which is a BS in Dietetics. I also have 4 kids and a husband to feed on a daily basis so I would love to share some great meal ideas and shopping tips. Please feel free to comment, ask questions, share recipes, etc.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Fondue from Appetizer to Dessert

Cheese Fondue
3 Tbsp butter (or 3 Tbsp light margarine)
3 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Dash of nutmeg
3 c. milk (skim or 1% is fine)
2 (8 oz each) pkgs. Swiss cheese
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 loaves of crusty French or Italian bread, cut into cubes

In a fondue pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Add milk gradually and cook until sauce is smooth and thickened. Lower heat and add cheese by handfuls, stirring until cheese is melted after each addition. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Eat!


Fondue Broth
For Beef
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced (4-5 if you love garlic)
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 cans nonfat beef broth
3 cups water
1 pkg. French onion soup mix
1/2 bottle Heinz seafood sauce

Mix all ingredients in fondue pot and simmer for 15 min-1 hour (depends on time constraints and how much you want the flavors to really blend together).


Chocolate Fondue
sauce:
1-2 large Hershey chocolate bars (use plain or almond if you want nuts)
Heavy cream (I usually pour slowly and see thickness I desire, can add more as it heats up and thickens more)
optional: orange flavoring, ground almonds or other nuts
fruit to dip: strawberries, bananas, etc. (ritz crackers or biscotti are also fun)

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