- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into thick wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 150g/5½oz St Agur blue cheese
- 100ml/3½fl oz double cream
- 50ml/2fl oz white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- To make the wedges, place the sweet potato wedges into a saucepan of boiling water and blanch for two minutes. Drain and pat dry with kitchen towels.
- Place the sweet potato wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place in the oven and bake for ten minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a warm bowl and sprinkle with chives.
- To make the fondue, place the cheese, cream and wine into a small saucepan over a medium heat. Once the cheese has melted, add the chopped chives and stir well.
- Pour the sauce into a warm bowl and serve beside the sweet potato wedges for dipping.