Raclette

I'd really like one of these - i have a love of fiddly table cookery

i think it is usually just bits of meat, potatoes, vegetables and the melty cheese

not sure that traditionally it isnt just the potato - but although that sounds gorgeous to me it may be a bit boring

Its great fun, ive had it at friend's houses before but never really used mine. Have just found a gread recipe site http://www.raclette.com.au/raclette_recipes/

I got mine in Lidl's about a year ago for £20!

My boss and one of my colleagues have one of these. According to them....

New potatoes + melty cheese

Omlette in the little trays

and the meat etc. already mentioned. Lamb neck fillet is apparently good, as is halloumi.

We generally have plenty of chopped cooked meat (easier than having it raw and trying to judge when its cooked when the drinks are flowing!), onions, peppers, courgette, tomato and mini sausages for children, served with side salad and fresh bread. Baby corn and broccolli also work well. Then its just all put on table and its a general free for all to pick and choose.

Have seen mini omlettes being cooked on the top but not tried it as we're not egg fans.

We have also used it for puddings with chopped fresh fruit being topped with good quality chocolate or marshmallows. Is lovely with some really good vanilla ice cream.

Love the raclette. We use ours at least every 3-4 weeks. Take it you know that Waitrose sell the proper raclette cheese, both ready sliced prepacked and from the cheese counter.

Yes - i think i have seen they had them - but the good stuff is always sold out before it get there

i think tefal do one though

now - can you get raclette in tesco?

Thanks everyone!

FA - yep although my local waitrose never seems to have any, I had to use Gouda last time (it was a last minute thing), but I think the local cheese shop might have some this time. Omellete is a good idea, I have a vegetarian coming so will have to check how strict he is!

ETA - LOVING the chocolate idea <wonders if she can skip the main course altogether> ?