If you are new to fondue, then the choices may seem overwhelming. Do you start with a traditional fondue or go for a more modern twist? There are too many options and you may not know where to start, so it seems easier just to try something you are comfortable with. In this post I’m offering a more modern Cheddar Cheese Fondue and a traditional one with Gruyere and Emmenthaler cheese. Since the traditional cheeses may be harder to find, the cheddar fondue may be more user friendly. Of course white whines and kirsch brandy can be used instead of juice, too. It is all up to you. You can substitute the white wine for the white grape juice and brandy for the lemon juice.

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Fondues may come from the French region of Switzerland, but variations on the fondue idea could be adapted to fit almost every cuisine. Here is a Mexican adaptation that is sure to please those who crave heat in their sauces. Read more »

It’s a busy night, you’re home from work late and you haven’t thought of what to serve for dinner.  A short stop at the grocery store and you can have a meal on the table that is warm and comforting in just half an hour.  Plus, the leftovers for tomorrow can be repurposed for another yummy, appetizing, simple meal.

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There are so many unconventional fondues that deserve space on this site.  The sky is really the limit as far as what can be done.  Dessert fondues can come in all kinds of flavors.  If there is a flavor that you really like, you can make it a dip.  Chocolate chips cold be exchanged for mint chips or white chocolate chips in my chocolate fondue.  This particular variation on a dessert is a butterscotch fondue.

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