The favorite from Switzerland had its heyday in the 70s, but our families still love it today. After all, it's perfect for holiday parties, plus it's a cinch to make and a blast to eat. Kids get to spear goodies on forks and dunk them into dip.

The term "fondue" comes from the French verb fondre, meaning "to melt." And here's a bit of history for you: A Swiss shepherd, so the legend goes, decided to mix up his usual meal of bread, cheese and wine in one dish and thus created the first fondue.

Since then, the dish has become a classic, and has inspired many variations. The fondue bourguignonne features beef cooked in hot oil and then dipped in different savory sauces.

Here we feature two especially kid-friendly recipes: Swiss Cheese Fondue, a dip for bread and vegetables; and Chocolate Fondue, a sweet sauce for fresh fruit. So dust off your fondue pot, invite your kids to stir up a batch and take a dip.