The EASIEST Way to Host a Raclette Dinner Party

[@callieperry7002]

This is our go to New Year's meal. We love it so much we got two Raclettes (we are a large family). We use a variety of cheeses... sharp cheddar with thinly sliced apples is a fun combination ! We also do chocolate fondue for dessert.

[@OurGabledHome]

So fun and yes, the perfect festive NYE meal. Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ~ Anja

[@pamelamore5032]

I never heard of this before. It sort of reminds me of the fondue parties we used to have in the early 80’s. Thanks for sharing.

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes, it's very similar to Fondue but has been around in the Alpine regions for centuries 😃 ~ Anja

[@lindab8078]

We discovered raclette a few years ago and it is a family favourite. We found asparagus, zucchini, peppers and pineapple also work well. We do steak, bacon and sausage instead of deli meats. The sausage is precooked and sliced ahead of time. We have two sets so one is used solely for cooking the meat. If you have more than four people I would recommend two sets.

[@annh.8290]

This was lovely, thank you. We were introduced to raclette years ago in France, on a cycling trip, we were hosted one night by a couple there and this was our dinner, we have since moved to the Netherlands and bought one of our own we love it.

[@OurGabledHome]

Wonderful!

[@katherinepickens8067]

I never tried raclette but this looks like fun and a great way to entertain or a date night. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤

[@PupsforLIFE9]

Nothing like having been able to eat this in Switzerland where it has come from! ✅ Loved 💕 that experience!

[@OurGabledHome]

I am so glad you had a chance to enjoy Raclette in Switzerland! ~ Anja

[@lisathomas1622]

Ooh my Scandinavian friend introduced me to this… absolutely delicious. ❤

[@carrieannkouri2151]

I have raclette in Paris at a restaurant in Le Maris - love it!

[@rebeccabutler9728]

I had never heard of raclette until a few weeks ago when a family member shared a picture of what they had made for dinner using a raclette. I had to look it up. I learn something new every day. 😊

[@roszcutler9724]

Never heard of this before but I did enjoy learning about it Thank you 😊

[@OurGabledHome]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@agkittyhook2257]

I had the opportunity to have Raclette as a child in a restaurant in Switzerland. I remember it being very fun and yummy, but was too young to remember the particulars, so thank you for this gift!

[@vlink4071]

We have had Raclette in Switzerland and Germany, and make it often at home. In Europe it was served with cornichons, cocktail onions, over chunks of French bread and small yellow potatoes.

[@CaponeCabin]

This is what I have had and how I've served it, and pickels

[@CelineRoets]

As a Swiss I grew up in South Africa where this wasn’t a thing but now the last 16 years I live in the Netherlands with my husband and the Dutch call this “gourmet”many Dutch do this as a family celebration particularly for Sinterklaas Easter etc. We are able to buy mini burgers mini sausage mini everything to place on this. I tend to slice my own to make minis where I can buy raclette cheese and potato is always the star :)

[@OurGabledHome]

Nice! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

Lovely! A Swiss friend had us over for raclette years ago. It was so much fun.

[@OurGabledHome]

I bet! It's definitely a fun way to socialize! 😊

[@fv1291]

I love my T-Fal raclette cooker with eight trays. I enjoy golden corn and bell peppers in mine, and grilled shrimp on top.😋

[@IzaM-r5y]

Beautiful ! I love raclette chess 😊

[@notagain2422]

Love Raclette!!

[@zaram131]

I had raclette in Switzerland and loved it! The only place we can get raclette here in the Midwest US is by ordering it online. I can’t wait to go back to Switzerland.

[@OurGabledHome]

It is such a fun experience, isn't it? 😄

[@clairewright8153]

I had never heard of this before and found it very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@ironmaiden3751]

Just to clarify that yes although Raclette is a French word it is a Swiss-French word as in, Swiss not French. Thank you for the reminder I absolutely love Raclette. Think I'll pull my 'pot' out for a Christmas Eve dinner!

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Beautiful video 🥰 my 14 yr old son absolutely loves raclette so the past few years we have done them for Christmas family dinner. He likes putting stuff together so I make some Parker house rolls so he can make mini sandwiches. We also cut some steak, venison and turkey or chicken into strips. I can get so obsessive making sure nobody cross contaminates with the raw meat lol

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes! Kids love raclette! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 ~ Anja

[@BetsAnderson]

Thank you for sharing. Happy HOLYdays from South Africa 🎄❤

[@minervapalacios3660]

Thank you for putting in capital letters HOLY, Merry Christmas let’s remember JESUS is the reason for this season. God bless you.❤

[@HammarM]

So fun. Ate it in Switzerland first time during oure travels trough Europe in the early 90s. My parents then bought a Raclette grill and we made it at him several times. ☺️

[@OurGabledHome]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andrewclarke3622]

Thank you. I have watching your channel for about a month. I have tried fondue but not raclette (spelling is not my strength) it looks like its not as messy but just as delicious.

[@OurGabledHome]

You’re welcome, so glad you enjoy the channel 😊

[@chrissiewalker8980]

Oh yes, to all of that. I love cheese and when you spoke the words oil and fat, it was like music to my ears! I don’t have a raclette set at home but I do have a German Fondue set dating from the 1980s. I make good use of that. Love your videos x

[@OurGabledHome]

Oil and fat make everything taste better 😜 but you knew that! Thank you so much for your sweet comment 😍 ~ Anja

[@chrissiewalker8980]

@ I look forward to the day we eat cheese together 🤣🧀🫕

[@alishabohnert776]

I think my sons, age 3 and 7 would find this dinner very fun! Might have to try it!

[@OurGabledHome]

It's a great activity to do with kids! 😁

[@nancyneupert1985]

Very interesting. Not seen this before or heard of the cheese. I will check my TJS for the cheese. Thank you for showing us something quite fun that's different.

[@OurGabledHome]

It is so much fun, and the cheese is delicious! I hope you find it!

[@pennycooks1389]

In Canada you can find the raclette grills, but so many think kitchen stores are closing out. I think other places may sell them . I am assuming you are in the States , just thought I would let you know in case you are going to Canada

[@californiahiker9616]

Great video! Ive been making Fondü on Christmas Eve for decades. Last year I finally added 2 raclette grills from Swissmar, the “Matterhorn” and the smaller “Geneva”. (Swissmar is a Canadian brand). For my first Raclette Party on Easter I made it easy on myself. I bought precut cheddar, tiny beef sausages from Costco, French sandwich bread, boiled small potatoes, and made a garlic sauce, added some fresh veggies, cherry tomatoes, and violà! There’s no rule that says you have to use raclette cheese. I got a German raclette cookbook. There are recipes for salmon, tacos, Mac and cheese, hamburgers, really, anything you can cook on a grill you can cook on a raclette grill. Don’t forget the wine or champagne! It’s a fun way to entertain!

[@raffinataonline]

Lovely. 👍🧀

[@OurGabledHome]

Thank you so much 😊 ~ Anja

[@fv1291]

Very popular in Germany.

[@karenmatejka7474]

I must buy one! I really want to experience this ❤

[@OurGabledHome]

Yay! I am sure you’ll love it as much as we do 🧀💛

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Nice video. However the brushing mushroom thing is a myth. Try it for your self . Get a bunch of clean mushrooms . Make 3-4 groups and weigh them. Then wash one group , soak a second for 10 minuets and soak the rest of your groups in 10 minute intervals. Then weigh them again . Washing does nothing except clean them. Alton brown did this demo several years ago.

[@OurGabledHome]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@hobag11]

I’ve never heard of Raclette, thank you for sharing. One note, it’s a complete myth that mushrooms soak up water, they don’t and are grown in manure, so it’s totally fine and encouraged to WASH YOUR MUSHROOMS!!

[@OurGabledHome]

Thanks for the info.

[@gardenia77]

I love raclette and learned many tips from your video. Thank you. It may seem like an odd question, but where did you get your dinner plates and does the set come c with a rimmed soup bowl by chance? I am on the hunt for a new set and I am eyeing one from alpilco.

[@OurGabledHome]

That's great to hear! My dinner plates are from Ikea 😊

[@BeckyHebert-w8m]

What do you put on top of the stone?

[@catherinellewelyn-evans3693]

Yes, I wondered too

[@glendam1148]

How does the heating device work? What makes it hot?

[@OurGabledHome]

It has heating coils underneath the granite top

[@AlgonquinPrincess]

Thank you for the link! Is that for the size you have on your table? I think the Walmart description says 8.

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes, ours is for up to 8 people

[@susiethomas6909]

I’m very interested. What goes on the top part? Do you typically cook something up there while having raclette?

[@OurGabledHome]

Yes, we often saute mushrooms and onions up there but you could cook whatever you want 😊 ~ Anja

[@sba5415]

Its usually used for "hot stone" grilling beacon and small sausage. We stopped doing that because the whole house reeks for days... We fry it in the pan before serving. We also put all jackets etc in rooms and close ALL doors because the smell...

[@jerikaylesneski]

Wow! Gotta try it! Always looking for a new way to gain weight. But, seriously, thanks for the information.

[@OurGabledHome]

It's a little more about the fun than the calories! 😜

[@jerikaylesneski]

@, yes, it is!

[@GuiltyBystander58]

Raclette cheese shows up at 5:30.

[@deniseb2571]

😋

[@HeyBoz-04]

"Not everyone loves potatoes" said no one ever 😂 No, seriously, I'll take theirs. "Not everyone loves garlic." I don't understand those words. 🤔

[@lorypicheca2351]

Need eggs and mustards!

[@trillium2917]

My Venetian family would melt brick cheese, a Wisconsin cheese developed by Italian Swiss immigrants I believe, and serve it with polenta. Not too far removed from this I think 😗!

[@colleenobrien8212]

Too much talking….

[@christi2993]

How rude.😂

[@Southfoods]

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