Goat Cheese Fondue

Doesn't a fondue sound cozy, warm and fun?? Here ya go:
(serves 5-6)

1 T. EVOO
1/4 cup diced shallot
2 T. finely minced garlic
2 cups finely diced "on the vine"* tomato
1 cup good Merlot or Zinfandel (always cook with a wine you would want to drink)*
8 oz. goat cheddar, grated, or Florette goat Brie
zest of one lemon
1 T. fines herbes, coarsely chopped (chervil, chives, parsley, and tarragon)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a large skillet, heat oil on med. heat. Add shallot and garlic and saute until soft but not brown. Stir and look for translucence, about 4 mins. Stir in tomato and wine and simmer, stirring, until reduced to a light sauce, 5-10 mins. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, zest, and fines herbes. Season with S&P. Preheat oven to 325. Transfer mixture to a small baking or casserole dish, and bake in center of oven until melted - 15-20 mins. Serve immediately with celery sticks, broccoli florets, red and orange bell peppers, Romanesque cauliflower, cucumber, and heirloom carrots. Have warm garlic bread from Costco available, too. Bon Appetit!!

"Do it with your ALL today!!"

And, have FUN.

Love,

MM