Jessica Steen Fondue Recipe

Fortunately for Jessica Steen, cooking is not a requirement to play Dr. Julia Heller on NBC's sci-fi adventure series Earth 2. "I can't even cook an egg," says the Toronto-born actress with a laugh.

Steen's character is more concerned about survival on an uninhabited planet than creating gourmet meals, and the actress has had some survival training herself on the series' New Mexico set, putting up with everything from violent thunderstorms to bears stealing catered food. "It's definitely been a rare experience," says Steen.

To counter her culinary clumsiness when she's back on Earth, Steen has come up with the perfect meal for entertaining friends. "The foolproof recipe for me is fondue. I love it. It's perfect for people who can't cook." Steen's fondue parties are also becoming legendary among her costars. "Sometimes cast members will come and hang out for dinner," she says. "I'll whip up some fondue and hey, there haven't been any casualties yet!" -Erin McLaughlin

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