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by akseabird

One of the biggest unsolved mysteries of the kitchen is the fondue pot. Fondue pots are a popular bridal registry item and they are often given as house warming gifts. But by the time the thank you cards have been sent, the fondue pot has usually disappeared never to be heard from again. They wind up in the back of a closet or in the attic or some are even re-gifted. Why does everyone want a fondue pot but no one ever gets around to making fondue?

Fondue is easy to make. Sure there are some recipes that require sautéing vegetables or marinating meat overnight and some use exotic ingredients that you won’t find at the supermarket. Those types of recipes taste great but they are the reason that your fondue pot is gathering dust instead of being used.

The key to getting use out of your fondue pot is to pick very simple recipes that are easy to make such as the recipes listed below. One is a basic cheese fondue that substitutes regular Swiss Cheese for the more expensive and harder to find Gruyere cheese. The 2nd recipe is Mocha Fondue, a must try recipe for coffee and chocolate lovers. Once again this is a recipe with basic ingredients and easy instructions.

Swiss Fondue
2 cups dry White Wine
1 Garlic Clove
1 lb Swiss Cheese
3 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp White Pepper
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste

Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic clove and add clove to pot
Heat up the White Wine & Lemon Juice on medium low heat – should be hot but do not boil
Mix Flour and Cheese in a bowl
Slowly add cheese mixture while stirring
Add remainder of ingredients while stirring
Optional: Add a splash of Kirsch or Blackberry Brandy
To Dip: Italian bread cut into cubes, vegetables, flat breads

Mocha Fondue
8 oz Semisweet Chocolate
1/2 cup Hot Espresso or Coffee
3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Chop chocolate into small pieces and set aside
Heat espresso and sugar in fondue pot on low heat
Slowly add chocolate and butter while stirring
Add Vanilla
Optional: Add a splash of Irish Cream
To Dip: Angel Food Cake, Apple Slices, Bananas, Strawberries, Pound Cake, Pretzels, Pineapple Chunks, Marshmallows

Fondue can be easy to make and it’s definitely fun. The key is to use simple recipes so that you can spend your time enjoying fondue and not worrying about getting a complicated recipe right. Isn’t it time that your fondue pot became a permanent fixture on your countertop. You can free up some room for it by moving the crock pot into the closet.

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by jluster

Entertaining friends and family can be stressful, especially if you have to spend hours in the kitchen to cook everything.  Fortunately, fondue is a simple solution that will please your guests and allow you to spend more time with them instead of in the kitchen.

Fondue is fun and it’s a great way to socialize with people over delicious food.  Yes, it was big in the 70s but it’s back again and based on the popularity of electric fondue sets, it’s here to stay!

How to Make Fondue

Preparing fondue normally entails two steps: preparing the warm liquid in which you will dip food and prepare the dippers into bite-sized pieces.  For hot broth and hot oil fondue, you have an additional step: making fondue dips in which your guests dip the cooked meat or veggies before eating them.  

Here’s an idea on how each type of fondue works:

Cheese Fondue. Cheese fondue can be served as an appetizer or as a main meal.  While the traditional Swiss cheese fondue recipe contains white wine and three kinds of cheese, you have many other options to explore, including Mexican cheese fondue, milk-based recipes and many cheddar and beer cheese fondue recipes. The most common dippers are pieces of bread, cooked vegetables, cooked meat and apples.  If you’re having Mexican cheese fondue, don’t forget to dip tortilla chips in the melted cheese! Chocolate Fondue. Chocolate fondue can be served in a chocolate fondue pot or you can follow a slightly different recipe and serve it in a chocolate fondue fountain.  You will find several easy chocolate fondue recipes that contain milk, dark, semisweet, bittersweet or white chocolate. Milk, cream or liqueurs are often added to improve the texture and flavor.  The best dippers for chocolate fondue are: bite-sized pieces of fruit, cookies, wafers, waffles, cake, nuts, macaroons, pretzels and biscotti. Dessert Fondue – Easy Desserts Recipes. Why not have a peanut butter, caramel or maple syrup fondue instead of the regular chocolate fondue?  If you opt for peanut butter, you’ll have to confirm that none of your guests are allergic, but it’s delicious! You can dip fruit, nuts, chocolate pieces and other desserts into it. Broth-Based and Hot-Oil Fondue. These fondue recipes are served as a main course.  Think of it as having a communal cooking pot in the center of the table where everyone dips bite-sized pieces of meat, seafood and/or vegetables.  Obviously, the broth-based version is healthier for you and you can make a chicken, turkey, beef, seafood or vegetable broth.  Once your dippers are cooked, you dip them into assorted sauces to add to the fondue experience.  These fondue sauces are also called dip and they should be selected to complement the types of dippers and the broth or oil used in the fondue.  You should offer a minimum of three dips for your guests to use.

To find great tasting fondue recipes, easy dip recipes, useful information on how to make fondue and fondue equipment recommendations, visit http://www.BestFondue.com.

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