Swissmar KF-77041 Gourmet 8-Person Raclette Grill, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Swissmar KF-77041 Gourmet 8-Person Raclette Grill, Black
Customer Review: Very Simple Different and Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a love for swiss food ever since I came back from Australia and missed my favorite Swiss Restaurant called Kellers. I heard about these Raclette grills from an officemate who used to live in Switzerland. Let me tell you it might seem like a complex item but it truly isn't. It is good for so many uses because it is a grill and broiler in one. On Saturday I go to the store and buy different fresh veggies, french bread, and meats. I marinate the meats and put them in the freezer and fridge. I usually do this in no more than an hour. Then every night after work my husband and I and any guests that might be visiting pull all of these out of the fridge and freezer and grill up whatever we want. Everyone can have the same thing or they can fix their own dishes using all the items you have out. Your options are limitless. We have made kabobs, sandwhiches, stir fry's, potatoes, omlettes, garlic bread, pizza, pretty much everything. Clean up is very simple you just clean the top grill plate and any raclette dishes you used. We keep the grill out on our table for every meal and saves me from standing on my feet all afternoon over a hot stove. Which can be very hard when you have come home late from working a long day! I also have a picky husband and this is a great way for us each to have whatever we want cooked the exact way we want it cooked.Customer Review: Very fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is actually our second purchase of this raclette grill. Serving raclette is so much fun, the cheese itself (especially the French mountain variety) is delicious, and we love to have people over to enjoy it with us. This second grill allows us now to serve up to 16 people (each grill serves 8). Raclette is a French meal that is served mainly in the winter months. You can buy raclette cheese from many grocery stores now. It is best if the store will slice it for you in advance. The French typically serve a platter of several different types of pork deli meats (prosciutto, rosette (salami), and canadian bacon or other ham. Also typical is to have sliced bread (bakery French bread) and whole steamed small potatoes, cornichons (small pickles) and cocktail onions. The cheese is melted in the tray and you can grill any meat, if you'd like, on top of the grill. Once the cheese is melted, you pour it over the bread, meat, and potatoes and enjoy. The grill itself is great. Very nice looking. I highly recommend spending the extra money for an 8 person grill over a 6 person grill so that you can enjoy this meal with friends. This grill comes with 8 very nice spatulas as well to use with the trays. We've not had any troubles with either grill and the first one we've owned for nearly 2 years now. Highly recommend this product.
Customer Review: Fun, Fun, Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
We are having a lot of fun with this grill.This grill is great fun for dinner parties. I have now thrown 4 dinner parties using it - from basic grilling to fajitas. I plan to try the round side of the grill next for dessert crepes. Traditional raclette is cheese melted in the drawers, with pickles and cold meats. I also use it as a party activity for more healthy fare - by offering a variety of marinated vegetables - portobello mushrooms marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, garlic and red pepper is my favorite. I've grilled shrimp, asparagus, onions, chicken, tofu, bell peppers, sausages, sliced potatoes (I boil them a bit first.) Then I put out sauces for people to dip into as well.
I find it helps break the ice with guests who don't know one another so well, as they can talk about the grilling, etc.
My one complaint is that it would be hard for eight people to use, the most I have used it for now is six, but it worked really well for six. The adjustable heating works really nicely.
If you're looking for something new and fun, I highly recommend it. It is great for dinner parties and book club meetings (everyone can bring something to grill.)
Customer Review: Best Raclette Grill I have used
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been looking for a good raclette grill for sometime, after using several different styles at friends and families homes, I saw this one on Amazon. It arrived intact with all the necessary parts and is very easy to use. The grill top reverses to a crape grill which is also fun.I recommend this particular grill above others I have used for several reasons. First, it can accomodate 8 people, while many grills max out at 6. Second, it has an adjustable temperature. We generally start out at a higher temperature then when everyone has slowed down and wants to eat slowly and talk I adjust the temperature down. Third, the grill is easy to clean. Its non-stick surface easily wipes off. I would advise to only use the included scrapers on the non-stick surface, if it gets scratched it will not be as easy to use. And fourth, it is very sturdy. This is a solidly built grill and looks great on the table. It is a little more money than some other models, but if you want to use it for years I would definately invest in the better grill.
Customer Review: Excellent Fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I have used one many times with family and finally purchased our own an an anniversary gift to each other. This model is fantastic because it has two sides, one for crepes and other other for grilling. The grill is a really nice size - you can easily fit 6 people around it. I love that the instruction book includes a few recipes as well. The unit is very easy to clean and takes up very little closet space. Also included are the 8 cooking trays which go below the grill top and 8 spatulas so you don't scratch the non-stick surface with you silverware. I would recommend finding plates that have sections for your raw meats, sauces, and vegetables.Our favorite thing about our raclette is the great memories we will have from using it. We spend hours cooking dinner with friends and family, drinking a little wine, and talking. In a world where people are working so many hours and running around like crazy, this is such a nice way to relax and enjoy good food and good company.