Chocolate fountains might be all the rage in party equipment, but you don't need one to dip fruit, pretzels, or cookies into melted chocolate. You don't even need a fondue pot. Here's a simple recipe to make at home.

To make this recipe quick and easy, buy fresh or frozen packages of green beans designed for microwaving.

A great homemade bean dip for fresh vegetables or pita chips.

Boil potatoes with garlic, then mash with sour cream, and whip until smooth.

Blend fresh mango, reduced-fat sour cream, and lime juice.

The fillets are dipped in Japanese-style breadcrumbs and herbs before cooking.

Serve this dish hot, at room temperature, or chilled as a side dish - to grilled salmon, for instance.

A moist quick bread perfect for the holidays.

Keep this on hand for a quick meal, or prepare in batches to give as gifts.

Serve your pizza with fresh fruit and a mixed green salad garnished with red beans to balance your meal.