A night with family and friends is always a nice addition to our busy lives. When did you last enjoy great conversion over a delicious meal without having to spend a fortune or slaving for hours in the kitchen? If you can't remember, then perhaps it's time to enjoy fondue at home.
Fondue for All Tastes
While "fondue" refers to a warm liquid in which you dip tasty treats, there is more than one variety of fondue for you to choose from. The most common fondues are as follows:
Cheese Fondue -- This type of fondue can contain wine, beer, Kirsch, milk or cream and lots of cheese. Obviously, spices are also added to make the whole thing even more delicious. There are even Italian, Mexican, pizza or Reuben versions of this delicious dish. The most common dippers are pieces of bread, but cooked vegetables, cooked meat and apples also taste great.
Chocolate Fondue -- Chocolate fondue is a wonderful treat at the end of a day. You can try different variety of chocolates, such as milk, dark or white and even mix a few types. Once again, milk, cream or liqueurs are often added to improve the texture and flavor. Common dippers for chocolate fondue are: fruit, cookies, wafers, waffles, cake, donuts, nuts, macaroons, pretzels, popcorn and whatever else would taste great covered in chocolate!
Caramel Fondue -- This type of fondue is similar to chocolate fondue other than the obvious use of caramel instead of chocolate. Common dippers for caramel fondue are: pecans, fruit, cookies, wafers, donuts, nuts, pretzels, popcorn and almonds.
Broth-Based Fondue -- This type of fondue is equivalent to a main meal. It's similar to soup shared in a communal pot. You can use different broth recipes to match your dippers. You can dip thinly sliced beef, chicken, pork or lamb and wait a minute or so until your meat is cooked. Shrimp, fish and seafood also make great dippers. If you're vegetarian or vegan, you can also dip vegetables such as mushrooms, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes and potatoes. Once your dippers are cooked, you dip them into assorted sauces to add to the fondue experience.
Hot-Oil Fondue -- This type of fondue was really popular in the 1970s. As the name indicates, hot oil is placed in a communal pot in the center of the table and guests dip small cubes of meat into it until cooked. They then let the meat cool before dipping it into one of the various dipping sauces that accompany the meal. Vegetables can also be deep-fried in the hot oil but they should be free of water to avoid splashing.
These five types of fondue are not your only options, but they are a good way to introduce your friends and family to a fun and interesting way to share good times and good conversation over great-tasting food. To find great-tasting fondue recipes and useful fondue information, visit www.BestFondue.com.
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