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Raclette Party

If you're an old hand at the ins and outs of a fondue party - and you've exhausted its every possibility this side of pairing up single friends based on fondue fork handle color - never fear. Raclette parties offer the interactivity of a fondue party with a fresh take on melted cheese.

The Basics
While not as common in the U.S. as fondue, raclette is not new. It is, instead, a traditional, rustic meal that originated in the Swiss Alps. Modern raclette grills are set up a little like fondue pots, though they're really a pair of shelves: a grill top and a heating space below. Small pans, sized to hold a serving of raclette, slide under the grill top, and foods that accompany the cheese (usually potatoes, sliced meats and small pickles, or cornichons) can be cooked or warmed on top.

Raclette grills do allow for a variety of cheesy creations thanks to their cooking space. Feel free to mix up your raclette party with an unexpected theme; tour international palettes, for example, with Italian mozzarella-laced appetizers, French-inspired crepes, and all-American apple crumble. Simply find recipes that require easy prepping, then let guests assemble their raclette (whatever kind it may be) in the machine's individual pans.

Making a Meal
Don't feel compelled to eat off the raclette grill only; fancify your raclette affair with a starting dinner salad and a closing dessert, if you wish, to allow everyone to savor the anticipation and relaxation surrounding the cook-your-own dinner. Round out the meal with a good wine pairing; traditional raclettes are complemented nicely by dry white or rose wines or a cool, light beer. Traditionalists also love a spot of tea with raclette as the drink aids digestion.

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