Apple Charlotte Cooking

ok, a bit embarrassing but i'm sort of hooked on this - it's so good and so fast.. we are using the crème fraiche order to make it for two weeks in a row w/ half the ingrediants. yum

Delicious! Made this amidst the snow storm and it was perfect. We didn't have ham, but we had bacon so I used about 6-8 slices. Really tasty!

This is next up at our house. Will report back.

We had this a few weeks ago for a quick weeknight dinner - hittin' it again this week - it's soooooo good and really quick and easy. Served with Salad

This is why mom got me an ice cream maker almost 10 years ago. I still haven't made this ice cream but somehow it's calling to me...hmmmm what happened to my new years resolution? oh ya - i don't have one! ha!

Such a great tribute to such a great lady! I've been serving Char's Pear/Cranberry Crumble for almost every dessert I've served this winter...it always makes a hit, and think of her the whole time. I feel so lucky to have had her touch my life, she was definitely a "blessing" to count! Thanks to Marty and Char's family for sharing this site.

Tonight I made the BBQ meatloaf that Betsy made for Christmas. It was so wonderful!! I substituted oats for breadcrumbs (just because we always have them) and it was great. So flavorful and sweet. Used "Sweet Baby Ray's" for the bbq sauce. I don't think I've ever had a better meatloaf! I'll always think of Char when we have it.

Right on - Jpick! I'm glad you told us! i never would have tried it otherwise!!

Sarah and I are so excited to try these recipes!!! What a great idea. Sending our love to Marty.

Here's ANOTHER cool thing - a marimba piece dedicated to mom - the APPLE CHARLOTTE RAG!!! OMG! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz2yl1VR8wQ&feature=email

Wow--made this with what we had at home, which meant I halved the recipe except for the tofu and used kale instead of spinach. It was delicious. "Nectar" according to Ed. That roasted garlic/tomatoes step makes it really good.

This is so great! The recipe and the site!

Learned so much from Char....still using her "wonderful recipes" and techniques. What a beautiful way of continuing to share your Mom with all of us. She is smiling down on all of you.....just like her picture and sending her blessings, as well. This brought a huge "smile" to my face and heart. I kindly thank you all.

Great idea guys!

this seemed like a good idea for a quite new years day dinner - Mom always made some kind of bean soup on New Years... isn't it good luck? So that's what we are having with big brown bread - Livvy put in all the ingredients and mixed it up - so she "made" dinner, plus, she'll eat anything she makes. :) Tastes great!

I used this Chile Verde recipe to make my own version of chile verde enchiladas - using jack, cheddar and even a little moz cheese instead of mom's recommendation of the mexican cheese - i also added olives and chicken --- they turned out soooooooo gooooood. This chile verde is also excellent salsa and it's VERY easy and very QUICK. don't pass this one up - Johnny and I could barely contain ourselves eating this last Thursday night...

Its been fun reading all the comments - it's my favorite part, except for the recipes of course. I didn't realize how much i relied on mom for my weekly menu! But i did - so now i'll start making comments on what i'm cooking - so glad you are all here. XOXO

Lots of fun and delicious memories while taking 3 of Char's cooking classes. I continue to treasure her recipes. Thanks for sharing all of them. What a labor of love for a lovely person.

Betsy, thank you so much for sharing this with us! Ken and I made many of your Mom's Frozen Apple Pies from the apples on our tree last month. Ken does most of it, and all credit to Char for teaching him how to do this during his birthday cooking classes with her that he loved! My two boys, Corey 29 and Casey 24 love to cook also, and mostly because I sent them to Char's cooking classes while in high school and she inspired them so much, best $$ I ever spent on them! I also have "Mom's Sundays dinners" cookbook that your Mom made for all of you, and gave me as a heartfelt gift many many years ago. My favorite recipe is her Biscuits! I cherish that book with all my heart, know how blessed I am to have it and keep it tucked in a very special place! It keeps me close to her memory and in warm thoughts to all of you. Maybe one day we can all get together again in Char's memory and bring our favorite Apple Charlotte recipes like we did for her birthday.

We have many grand memories of Char. But our most precious memories are of Char's kitchen with our family during a surprise birthday party. Our daughters, grand daughters and son in law continue to mention that party and the lessons learned as one they will always remember. Char loved to share and we are so happy you have shared her recipes with all her many friends. What a great honor to have these special memories of Char brought to us through the website, especially at this time of year. Thank you Betsy, John, Andy, and Alex.

What an incredible gift that evokes memories of great friendships, delicious food, funny stories, and that splendid smile of Char with her personality that bubbled and sparkled. Her menus could not be more delicious but she and the Apple Charlotte group was the best therapy available anywhere in the world.

Thanks so much for sharing this tribute to one of the most beautiful women it has been my privilege to know.

Great tribute! I remember Char's stuffing, delicious.

This is absolutely beautiful!! It gave me such a warm and yummy feeling. Thank you for sharing! From this picture I can just hear her laughing, as I remember working with her on this cooking class group. I miss her so much!! Love you guys, Thanks!!

What a beautiful and creative tribute, just like the author herself. Thank you so much for sharing her wonderful gift in the same spirit that she did.

Char made this for Wes and me for our 25th anniversary. It is delicious!

This is wonderful Bets and Johnny. Nice work. I'm trying Char's tenderloin of pork tonight. Merry Xmas to you and yours.

I couldn't be more excited for this site! I use many of Char's recipes that I learned in her yummy classes and with each dish I prepare, I hear her voice guiding me and laughing with me! Thank you!!!! To many happy scrummy-nummys from all of our kitchens!

such a great thing. beautiful.

We made the BBQ meat loaf for Christmas dinner! it was great - 1. everything but the bbq sauce and ketchup go in the meatloaf. 2. we put bacon & BBQ sauce top (no ketchup). 3. recommend increasing temp to 350 - otherwise we think it would take 6 hours to cook! haha