Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Maker

Making the proper adjustments with the temperature dial is easy, too. Unlike using Sterno that makes it hard to guess how to regulate it, this dial goes from one to ten in increments of .5 -- enough options to fine-tune the heat for each occasion. Whether you are using cheese sauce, chocolate sauce, broth or cooking oil, you will get the dipping sauce as hot as it should be -- and no hotter.

You do not have to worry about getting it too hot, though. The removable and adjustable temperature probe will help you with that. Once you turn your new fondue maker on, you will be ready to start dipping in 10 to 15 minutes -- the amount of time it takes the sauce to reach 375 degrees.

Dipping and cooking is just as easy with the eye-catching Cuisinart Electric Fondue Maker. It comes with eight fondue forks so no guest will be left without one. The forks are color coated so your visitors will know which one belongs to them. For items that need a longer cooking time, there is a fork rack right on the top that has six slotted holders.

Cleanup is nearly as easy as setup. They stylish 3-quart bowl is made of brushed stainless steel and has a nonstick interior. Everything but the power cord and the temperature probe can be immersed in hot, soapy water, or it can be washed in the dishwasher -- your choice.

By the way, you do not have to wait for company to enjoy your new Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Maker. It is just as enjoyable with family members, during a romantic occasion, or even when you are alone. In fact, when you are alone, you won't have to worry about everyone else hogging all of the good fondue.