A tradition started many years ago. It's to fondue on New Year's Eve.
My husband's family did it for a long time, and then we began our own version of it when we got married. It's fun, different, and a great way to bring in the new year. Now, the kids look forward to it each year as December 31st approaches. For the most part, we like to fondue steak and chicken. Sometimes, I've made a cheese fondue to dip breads and veggies in. And sometimes, I've made a chocolate sauce to finish off the meal for dessert. Needless to say, it's quite a production and can take up most of the afternoon and evening in preparation and delivery. But it's worth every last detail.
A good cut of steak is searched out in the days before. Several breasts of chicken. All depending on how large your crew is. I usually chunk up the meat earlier in the day, pat it dry, season it, and refrigerate it until the cooking begins. We have found that baked potatoes go best with the meal served with butter, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired. A vegetable side dish like green bean or broccoli casserole is always a great addition. Homemade bread. Perhaps a salad. It really depends on if we start with a cheese fondue appetizer or not.
Cooking the meat in peanut oil works best. It offers great flavor. And, when it's all said and done, you can strain the oil and freeze it (a secret passed down from Dori). A couple different sauces to dip the meats in. Make sure to have an abundance of fondue forks for everyone. And, you're good to go!
Venture out this year....try something new....start your own New Year's Eve Fondue Tradition.
We usually celebrate New Year's at husband's brother's home, and fondue has become a midnight tradition. The kids love angel food cake in chocolate sauce the best! I'm glad I came across your blog today and I look forward to reading more.
That sounds like a fun tradition! We don't really have any traditions for New Year's mainly because I am NOT a night person and can never stay up till midnight and my husband has to work on New Year's day.
Anyway, thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to coming back and reading through some more of your entries.
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The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
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December 29, 2006 - Agreed!