Everyone loves fondue and as a result of that it is the perfect idea or theme for a party. The party can be a ton of fun and with the right mix of friends, food, and atmosphere it can be a surefire hit.
When planning a fondue party, it is always good to have the right mix of people. Generally you could have between four and six individuals to share one fondue pot. This will alleviate some of the crowding that is bound to take place over this tasty treat. It …

Fondue is back and in a big way! The cheesy food fad that was popular in the 1970s has seen a massive resurgence in the past couple of years. For people who enjoy fondue, it is time to get back into the swing of things.
Stores have begun selling larger number of fondue pots and there are catalogs, restaurants and various websites that offer a wide variety of fondue related items. It has become more popular and will have a longer stay in power than it had in the 1970s.
For people …

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
18 ounces (3 6-oz packages) cream cheese
2 Tbsp powdered sugar (substitute 1 Tbsp corn starch if you don’t want to use sugar)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning (or paprika with a little ground ginger and cayenne)
1/4 – 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry sherry (optional)
3/4 lb to 1 lb of lump crab meat, fresh or canned
1/4 cup chopped green onion greens, chives, or parsley
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Ingredients

1/2 pound Swiss-style cheese such as Jarlsberg or Emmenthaler, shredded
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, peeled, halved crosswise
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
A pinch nutmeg
Various fondue dippers such as bread, vegetables and meat

Directions

Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Once this has been done, then add in the shredded cheese. This should be cooked until it is creamy and just …