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Preparation and Planning Tips
Timing
When it’s planned and prepared in advance, a raclette meal lets the host participate in the meal and relax. Cheese and vegetables can be pre- sliced, and meat can be marinated,
Marinating Tips
Chicken or beef can be marinated overnight, however, fish should not be marinated for more than a half hour. Also, never use marinade as a finishing sauce on food – it can contain harmful
bacteria. Food should never be mari- nated in metal containers because acidic ingredients can react with metal, causing an unpleasant taste. Instead, use plastic bags, or
Meat Safety Tips
Meat should be thawed in the refrigera- tor, never at room temperature. Also, meat can be sliced, marinated, and put into serving bowls in advance, but until you’re ready to grill, store meat in the refrigerator.
Recipes
S’mores
4 graham cracker sheets
16 mini marshmallows
4 ounces milk chocolate
Break graham cracker sheets in half. Place one half graham cracker sheet in a personal cooking tray and top with four mini marshmallows. Insert personal cook- ing tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until marshmallow brown. Remove from grill. Top with one ounce milk chocolate and another half of graham cracker sheet. Makes 4 servings.
Baked Tomato Raclette
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 Swiss cheese slices
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
Combine breadcrumbs and garlic powder. Place one slice Swiss cheese in a per- sonal cooking tray. Add tomato slices topped with breadcrumb mixture. Insert personal cooking tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until breadcrumbs brown. Remove from grill. Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Cheese
8 French baguette slices, 1⁄3 inch thick
4 Swiss cheese slices
Place two slices French baguette in a personal cooking tray. Top with one slice Swiss cheese. Insert personal cooking tray in personal cooking tray slot. Cook until cheese browns. Remove from grill. Makes 4 servings.
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