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" Don&amp;#039;t want to head out in the snow that&amp;#039;s hitting the East Coast? Stay in tonight and heat things up with gooey cheese fondue and creamy melted chocolate. The Melty Main: Go traditional with melted Gruyere or Emmental, or be bold and try our boozy favorite: Cheddar-Beer Fondue. Want to mix things up a little? Make it... SPICY: Add one finely chopped jalapeno pepper CRUNCHY: Sprinkle bacon bits on top EARTHY: Mix in \u00BD cup store-bought or homemade basil pesto Try these delicious dunkers: French Bread or Pumpernickel, cut into 1-in. cubes. Pre-cooked Meats, like Ham or Sausage, cut into bite-size chunks Green Apple Slices Veggies: Broccoli, Cauliflower &amp;amp;amp; Carrots Soft Pretzel, cut into pieces   Dippable Dessert: Don&amp;#039;t skip a second with your sweetie when moving from the main course to dessert. This microwave chocolate fondue will make him melt in one minute flat. Keep cooking time short and dessert sweet with these easy add-ins: NUTTY: \u00BC cup peanut butter GOOEY: \u2154 cup marshmallow creme (Warning: Not for the sweet-shy!) PERKY: 1 tablespoon brewed coffee  Dipping Ideas: Strawberries &amp;amp;amp; Raspberries, washed and dried Banana Slices Pineapple Chunks Pretzel Sticks Gourmet (or homemade) Marshmallows Mini Cheesecake Bites (Buy a small cheesecake and cut into bite-size pieces. Or make thislightened-up version, the perfect match for rich melted chocolate! Hint: Freezing the bites helps keep them from falling apart in the gooey chocolate.)  Don&amp;#039;t forget the toppings! Chocolate Sprinkles Pink or Red Nonpareils Toasted Coconut Toasted Walnuts or Almonds, chopped Chopped Pistachios Coarse Sea Salt Oreo Crumbs, crush cookies in a Ziploc bag  Fondue Party Essentials: These Crate &amp;amp;amp; Barrel Crave Plates ($19.95/set of 4) transition perfectly from savory cheese to sweet chocolate, while color-coded Fondue Forks ($4.97/set of 6) will help keep everyone&amp;#039;s utensils organized. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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