Raclette

On Saturday ( we had a great dining weekend!), my parents had John, me, and his parents over for a traditional Swiss dinner, Raclette.  Now most of us know the most tasty and comforting Swiss dish: fondue.  Raclette is a close second.  Raclette is the name for the grill as well as the cheese used in the dish.  

The dining process works simply: everyone is served some cheese to put in the little drawers to melt, once the cheese melts you pour it out on potatoes. A special bonus of the Raclette is the grill on top of the appliance.   Grilled sausages and vegetables  are also so good with melted Raclette cheese poured over the top of them!  My Mom also served German pickles, gerkins, with the feast for a salty, crunchy contrast.

You don't have to go to Switzerland to experience the wonderful deliciousness of Raclette, you can buy a grill on Amazon or at Sur la Table (this is where I got the picture above).  Raclette cheese is easily available at Trader Joes.  But be warned--it is a stinky cheese--so don't let it sit in your refrigerator for long...