Chocolate Dipped Fruit
["1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 to 2 tsp. shortening", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots", "1 pt. fresh strawberries"]
["In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth. Spear fruit with toothpicks; dip into chocolate. Place on waxed paper or stick toothpicks into a block or styrofoam to harden."]
["semi-sweet chocolate chips", "shortening", "apricots", "fresh strawberries"]