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Jul 15

Dinner + Dessert With The Velata Raclette Grill

Jul 15

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I expected this Summer to be much more sunny than it has been. Usually we have endless weeks of scalding hot days with little to no rain. Lately it’s been raining none stop here, with the exception of a few days here and there. The weather is driving me crazy and sadly it’s been cutting into grilling season. Our trusty outdoor appliance has been covered for long enough without any tender love and care. It’s a good thing I found an alternative way to create memorable meal time moments with family and friends this Summer.

Recently I was introduced to Velata by a successful consultant, John Lopez, who was kind enough to send me a nifty table top grill for my family and I. Velata is a brand connected to the Scentsy family. You probably have one of their beautiful warmers in your home or have seen them advertised. I know I have quite a few and they make great gifts during the holidays. Velata originally offered Fondue Warmers and chocolate but later expanded to kitchenware and the popular Raclette Grill. This table top grill has become my new favorite toy because it doesn’t just grill my meats to perfection, it can also be used to prepare dips, desserts, and little appetizers. Rain or shine I always have a way to prepare delicious meals for my family.

Assembly is fool proof and the grill itself is extremely simple to operate. The Velata Raclette Tabletop Grill comes with 2 different grill tops, one being granite stone. Each provides the perfect surface to cook meats, fish, vegetables, and anything else you feel like throwing on the grill. The classic grill top is non-stick cast aluminum and features a ridged grill on one side and a smooth griddle surface on the other. You can cook your meat on one side and have your vegetables cooking at the the same on the other. 

The stone top is great for pizzas and preparing cold desserts like ice cream mixed with your favorite toppings. On the bottom of the grill there are four mini raclette dishes in which you can prepare sauces, melt cheese, chocolate, or any other dips. You can even use them to prepare individual desserts which I will show you later!

Along with the grill, Velata also offers a selection of gourmet cheese dips, artisan rubs, and premium chocolates. You can enjoy fondue at home with family or guests. This is a great way to entertain!

I had a lot of ideas running through my head when it came to what I would make for dinner last weekend. I knew I wanted to keep it simple because I really wasn’t feeling well enough to slave in the kitchen for hours. Toodie girl brought home a load of icky germs from school in the beginning of the week and while she quickly recovered, I was left dragging around the house with a horrible cold. The first thing that came to mind was chicken and the Lemon Garlic Artisan Rub sounded like it would be a delicious coating. I combined it with bread crumbs, dipped chicken breast strips in an egg wash, and placed them on the grill top. As a side, homemade mashed potatoes with herbs and butter.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this spur of the moment chicken idea. Given this was my first time using the grill I didn’t want to anticipate the best but I knew it couldn’t be horrible. To my surprise, I must have done a good job for a first timer because it came out very tasty. The chicken was moist on the inside while the breading was lightly crisped. There were even grill marks!  It actually cooked rather quickly, much faster than if I would have baked it in the oven. The Lemon Garlic seasoning was my favorite part about it and each bite had a flavorful crunch to it. I can’t wait to use this on fish and grilled veggies.

Next up … dessert!

I don’t know about you but I appreciate the convenience of being able to cook my dinner and my dessert all in one place, at the same time. Once the chicken was finished cooking I lowered the heat and used the raclette dishes to make individual s’mores. All I needed was a piece of graham cracker, a few marshmallows, and a slab of chocolate. Once assembled the dishes slide right under the raclette and only have to sit a few minutes until the chocolate begins to melt. The cool thing about this easy process is that the marshmallows actually get that toasty coating on top, just as they would if you were roasting them on a fire. This is such an easy way to enjoy a classic treat and you don’t even have to go outside to do so.

I really love the idea of  individual dessert portions. I can’t wait to explore other recipes. I was thinking of making mini apple crisps and rice krispie treats next week!

You can get more information about the Velata Raclette Grill and other Velata products including the cheese dips and accessories by visiting their website. Velata is an up and coming brand, great for stay at home moms who are into cooking and entertaining. You can become a consultant and experience the products first hand or purchase them for yourself!

Disclosure: I was provided with the mentioned products in exchange for my honest review and opinions.

Posted by youngatheartmommy 19 Comments
Filed Under: Food, Lemon Garlic Chicken, Raclette Grill, Review, Smores, Table Top Grill, Velata

Comments

  1. Masshole Mommy says

    Jul 15 at 2:33 pm

    I want to come to your house for dinner. That s'more looks out of this world. I almost can't get over all the stuff you can make with that.
    Reply
  2. Confessions of a Coupon Queen says

    Jul 15 at 3:38 pm

    How cute are the little s'more makers! I didn't realize that Velata now has a grill, pretty neat!
    Reply
  3. Jen V says

    Jul 15 at 3:46 pm

    How fun! I just love those individual Smores. Great for portion control!
    Reply
  4. Heather Lawrence says

    Jul 15 at 7:41 pm

    Individual smores? Lord have mercy!
    Love the grill...we are in desperate need of a new one.
    I am going to have to keep my eyes open for that one.
    Reply
  5. ACM'smommy says

    Jul 15 at 9:32 pm

    Individual s'mores? YES please! This sounds awesome!
    ~Amanda
    Reply
  6. debdenny says

    Jul 15 at 10:07 pm

    That is an amazing grill and I love your chicken breasts.
    Reply
  7. Pam says

    Jul 16 at 12:03 am

    I have never heard of Velata before, but it looks like a great brand!
    Reply
  8. Maria Long says

    Jul 16 at 1:52 am

    love the indoor smores idea, no longer a summer treat.
    Reply
  9. Victoria says

    Jul 16 at 2:41 am

    This looks like it is really yummy.
    Reply
  10. Trisha Grimes says

    Jul 16 at 3:06 am

    Both the S'mores and the chicken look delicious! I'd love to try some of those rubs!
    Reply
  11. Liz Mays says

    Jul 16 at 3:27 am

    Oh my gosh, I'm loving everything I see here. This is totally worth having!
    Reply
  12. Elizabeth Sanders Towns says

    Jul 16 at 3:33 am

    Wow - super fun and easy looking. I bet the clean up is easy peasy as well. I have this taste for chicken and smore's.
    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    Jul 16 at 12:04 pm

    I need to try these rubs!
    Reply
  14. Laurie Floyd - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    Jul 16 at 12:04 pm

    I love that grill!! So nice!! You must live in South Florida like me....it has rained non stop where I live too!!
    Reply
  15. Mama to 5 says

    Jul 16 at 2:23 pm

    Those look like great products, love the packaging!
    Reply
  16. Tatanisha Worthey says

    Jul 16 at 6:20 pm

    Those look like awesome products-- and YES all of this rain has been cutting into my grilling/outdoor season as well. It has rained almost every single day!
    Reply
  17. Danielle Leigh says

    Jul 16 at 7:19 pm

    This all looks so incredibly yummy! We haven't had much chance to do any grilling this summer ... must remedy that situation.
    Reply
  18. Annie Stow says

    Jul 17 at 2:47 am

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing! I have never heard of an indoor table top grill like this before! Those s'mores look really amazing!
    Reply
  19. Janderer says

    Jan 04 at 11:41 pm

    I have two raclette grills and entertain often and usually limit it to 6 guests so that there is plenty of space for grilling a complete meal not just snacks food. I grill small steaks, chicken, shrimp, asparagus, potatoes, zucchini, and other vegetables. It has always been a hit with my guests and I know at least a dozen of them have purchased raclette grills. I like the breaded chicken you showed with the garlic rub but honestly, you can’t cook dessert s’mores on the grille right after grilling and using the the small grille pans. You would have to have a clean grill plate and pans - anyway I would!
    Reply

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