The term raclette is derived from the French word "racler," which means "to scrape." The name denotes the specific type of cheese used to make raclette and the dish made with the same cheese once ...

If you can't get hold of raclette, you could substitute French Morbier, Italian fontina, or Tomme sheep or goat cheese. Fondue, on the other hand, tends to use a mixture of cheeses for its ...