The Melting Pot

Ever been to the Melting Pot? Well last night my favorite cooking friend and I went to a fondue class at Thanksgiving Point taught by.... THE MELTING POT.  Yes- I know- everyone wants to be my friend now! We had a full course meal or maybe 2 or 3 (we had to taste everything!) It was incredible and now I'm ready for a fondue party. I wish I had taken pictures but was so excited to eat all the yummy food I forgot to get out my camera! Here are some samples of the menu:

Cheddar Cheese Fondue

*If you don't have a fondue pot- just use a double broiler.

4 oz Beer (can substitute for veggie broth but beer makes it creamier)
1 rounded tsp of minced garlic
few shakes of mustard powder
Stir on med/high heat
Add 7oz of  cheddar cheese mixture (80% sharp and 20% swiss is a good combo) Use quality cheese
*trick of the trade: add a little bit of flour to your grated cheese to make it stay good longer in the fridge and it helps it not clump together.
Mix throughly using a whipping motion with a fork until cheese is melted. You can continue to add small amounts of cheese until you get your desired consistancy. Remember it will get thicker as it sets up.
Add 5 turns of the pepper grinder, 3-4 shakes of worcestershire sauce and fold in cheese.

Dip Granny Smith apple chunks, breads, carrots, celery, even some meats are great with it.

Now the recipe you've all been waiting for.... the CHOCOLATE FONDUE!!

Flaming Turtle

Depending on the size of your fondue pot- the quantity of the ingredients varies...
Start out with real milk chocoalte (the good stuff) no chocolate chips- sorry!
Add a small amount of water- yep that's right bakers I really did say water!  just a 1/2 tsp-start small. It will help get it to a good melting consistancy.
Melt the chocolate and then add about 1 C of caramel (more or less depending on your liking) I love Mrs. Richardson's ice cream caramel.
Stir the mixture until they are creamed together.
Place chopped pecans on top


Cookies and Cream Marshmellow Dream

You can use milk or dark chocolate. Let the chocolate melt with a little bit of water and add 1C marshmellow cream (again more or less depending on your taste buds)
stir until creamed together.
Add 1-2 C oreo cookie crumbs and stir in mixture

Dip graham crackers, brownies, rice krispie bites, nilla wafers,  pound cake, strawberries, bananas etc....

So yummy! Here are the girls at the Melting Pot last year