Getting Crocked {Spicy Chicken & Chorizo Stew}

Spicy Chicken & Chorizo Stew

Cooks Illustrated Make-Ahead Recipes 2012 is definitely a magazine worth buying.... I saved no less than 10 recipes from it that sounded to die for.  This was the first one I made and it was fabulous... I made a few changes based on my unwillingness to touch a pan if I'm crocking [as well as my tastes and what I had on hand] but this is a recipe I will make again and again, it was so worth it.

Do you Fondue? I do! {A Duo of Cheese Fondue Recipes}

I'm not certain about many things in life but I am certain I do not fondue enough!  It's such a great way to gather and enjoy your family and friends.  I remember Ruthie would break out her 1970's olive green enamel fondue pot and it was a party at the dinner table.... we just did oil and little pieces of beef but it was SO much fun.


Shortly after we were married, David bought me my first fondue pot and a cookbook to go with it, Fondue by Rick Rodgers, and I remember having our friends, Chris & Melissa, over and we would laugh as we read Rick's funny little descriptions and sliced and diced everything together and of course, drank plenty of wine.


Over the years I am sad to say that my pot has gotten very dusty and my fondue has been limited to The Melting Pot but I vow to change that.... and now that we've found our new fondue friends in Ormond, the Miltons, I hope to stay true to my word.

The Menu

Classic Swiss Three Cheese Fondue

Mexican Fondue with Chorizo

Lot's of bread, apples & veggies for dipping

Chicken, Shrimp & Porterhouse Steak with Mojo cooking style broth

Chocolate Fondue with cream puffs, pound cake, bananas and strawberries