You don't need a main course to have a wonderful meal. You and your friends can show off your finest sweet recipes at a dessert party. By Anika Logan |
Dinner parties are a very hot trend and a great way to get together with all of your friends on a regular basis. But do you and your friends have a serious sweet tooth? Do you get more enjoyment out of the desserts than the dinner? By Diane Quinn |
Dessert fondue is going mainstream, especially with the rise in appeal of chocolate fountains, exquisite miniature desserts, and plenty of options to use melted chocolate in unique ways. Making a dessert fondue is a great idea when you've got some entertaining scheduled for the evening; this elegant and fun dessert can serve as a centerpiece at a party or buffet, and will definitely have your guests talking! By Meredith Barnhill |
 | If you are trying to come up with a creative activity for another birthday party that will be memorable, fun and inexpensive, consider a fondue party. By Kim Griffiths |
Fondue is an informal style of dining that is excellent for a romantic, candlelit dinner or small party with a group of friends. A do-it-yourself fondue dinner is intimate and romantic. By Diane Quinn |
Fondue made with cheese and white wine is a classic Swiss dish. Fondue made with chocolate is its dessert counterpart. Recently, when trying to recreate the delicious fondue we enjoyed high in the Alps a few summers back, I learned a few fondue secrets. By Conny Manero |
 | Today's fondue has a long and interesting culinary history. Many cultures take credit for dunking pieces of meat, bread and even fruit into hot pots, and the earliest example of fondue is documented in Homer's Iliad, where he describes a mixture of wine, goat's cheese and flour. By Jennifer Maughan |
 | Consider hosting a fondue party the next time you're planning a get-together. Fondue parties cut down on your prep time, and the food is delicious. If guests don't know each other that well, the act of communal eating offers an immediate conversation topic. Here's how to do it right. By Alice Langholt |
