Daily Fare

Daily Fare, With Chef Rose Isaacs

Chef Rose Isaacs

Photo by Zachary Dailey, Dailey Life Photography

Chef Rose Isaacs is a native of Carroll County and lives in Carrollton with her husband Shawn and their son, Sebastian. She graduated from West Georgia Technical College in 2013 with a degree in Culinary Arts.

After graduation, she began her career as a chef at the Carrollton Kroger Marketplace where she works in the bistro. Photos by Zachary Dailey, Dailey Life Photography

Date Night Fondue

This fondue is great for a party or a romantic date night.

Photo by Zachary Dailey, Dailey Life Photography

Ingredients

1/3 pound gruyere or other alpine style cheese grated

1/3 pound fontina grated

1/3 pound Gouda grated

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup dry white wine

1 clove garlic minced

1 tablespoon brandy (optional)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Assorted dippers:

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Tomatoes

Cubed sourdough or french bread

Granny Smith apples

Mushrooms

Fully cooked smoked sausage

Preparation

Combine all grated cheese in a medium bowl.

Toss with cornstarch to coat thoroughly.

In a heavy saucepan, bring wine, garlic and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-low heat.

Add the cheese 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well to completely melt cheese before adding next addition.

Once all cheese has been added and is completely smooth, stir in brandy, mustard and nutmeg.

Arrange assorted dippers on a platter.

Serve in a fondue pot or a small slow cooker over low heat.

Serves 4 to 6.

Chocolate Mousse

Surprise your loved one with an easy and delicious chocolate mousse for the perfect Valentine's Day dessert.

Photo by Zachary Dailey, Dailey Life Photography

Ingredients

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup whole milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Mix chocolate and salt together in a medium bowl.

Heat milk until steaming and pour over chocolate mixture.

Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes then stir until completely smooth. Allow to cool completely.

In another medium bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Gently fold into cooled chocolate mixture.

Pour into 4 small ramekins or other small tumblers and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Serves 4. WGW

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