This dish makes a fun antipasto or main dish. Having a birthday party for your favorite young person? Instead of calling for pizza whip up this entertaining recipe.

Recipe I

Ingredients

• 2 jars tomato pasta sauce (select your favorite flavor, but meat is a good choice)
• ¼ pound pepperoni, diced small
• 1 small can black olives, sliced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 pound Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp dried basil

Directions

1. In a large saucepan heat the pasta sauce over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pepperoni, olives, oregano, and basil and bring to a low boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the Mozzarella cheese.
4. Pour into a fondue pot to keep warm.
5. Dip and swirl vegetables and bread into the pizza fondue.

Recipe II

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Italian sausage, cut into small pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar pasta sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

  Directions

  1. In a large saucepan heat the pasta sauce over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage, garlic, oregano, and basil and bring to a low boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute.
  3. Lower heat so that the sauce simmers, cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.s
  5. Pour into a fondue pot to keep warm.
  6. Dip and swirl vegetables and bread into the pizza fondue.Note: Choose vegetables that will stay together. Suggested vegetables are: Grape tomatoes, green peppers cut into 1”x1” pieces, bread sticks, fresh mushrooms. Fondue meat should be pre-cooked.