Fonduta alla Valdostana – Valle d'Aosta-style fondue

We tend to think of fondue as a very Swiss thing, but in the mountains of Valle d'Aosta, fonduta reigns supreme. Made with the famous local cheese Fontina, the valley's take on fondue is simple but incredibly delicious. Traditionally it is served with nothing more than bread for dipping, but other ingredients such as potatoes, steamed green vegetables and even pickles pair beautifully with the rich cheese sauce.

If you can't find Fontina, you can use another northern Italian cheese (such as Taleggio or Toma) or alpine cheeses such as Emmental – although this does mean the dish loses its unique Aostan flavour.