Is usually a no-brainer in the summer when friends get together for dinner, you barbecue. In the winter I can't think of an equivalent, in the US. But in France there is one, the raclette!
There is a little grill on top to warm up the charcuterie and then individual pans beneath that for warming up the raclette cheese, which isn't a "great" cheese but it's delicious and melts well. And then, because it's winter and eating light isn't at the top of the list, you have potatoes that you put in your bowl and mash up, then add your melted cheese and the meats and mix together. Yum! But I was having raclette with Americans who don't mind messing with time-honored traditions, so we added vegetables (and hot sauce) to the mix and honestly I don't know why everyone doesn't.
And then, as if a bowl of cheese, potatoes and charcuterie isn't enough, a baguette is always served too. And on a cold day, one added benefit is the warmth you get sitting around the hot raclette during a nice and long French dinner. A cozy, tasty fun time bien sûr!
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