Find out how to create a personalized gift basket perfect for everyone on your shopping list. Cheese Trends Dust off the box and pull out the fondue pot. This once popular gift item has made a return appearance. Fondue, the fashion food of the '60s and '70s, has made a comeback as the glamorous dish of the '90s, perfect for any holiday occasion. Since there is very little preparation time, fondue is ideal for holiday hosts who are looking for a simple and delicious menu idea.
Cooks can prepare ahead by chopping and storing vegetables, meats and pastries.
Even at the party, guests can be recruited to slice and dice a variety of scrumptious cheeses and tasty baked breads. The only other equipment needed is a pot or warmer, a couple of candles for heating, and pronged appetizer or hors d'oeuvre forks. More fun than fancy, fondue is an interactive dish sure to break the ice at any party. People will gather around a pot of fondue to dunk, nibble and swap stories about their favorite fondue memories. And whether it's slightly melted, in chunks or gooey, cheese is the perfect ingredient or accompaniment to any fondue recipe.