Apple Charlotte Alba's Way

Apple Charlotte

Apple Charlotte

1 loaf challah or Hawaiian bread, cut in 1/2 inch slices        

1 stick unsalted butter, softened                                     

6-8 large apples, peeled, thinly sliced (save the peels)                                   

zest of 2 lemon, divided

Juice of 2 lemon, divided

Sugar to taste

Pinch freshly ground pepper 

Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a glass pie-dish and add a sprinkle of sugar on top.

Place a layer buttered bread, at the bottom of pan; then a layer of apples. Sprinkle zest and juice of 1 lemon, add sugar, and pepper. Place another layer of bread and butter,  apples slices,zest and juice of 1 lemon, sugar, and pepper until the dish is full. Use the apple peels to cover the top of the Charlotte to keep it moist.  Bake about 30-40 minutes. Serve warm with the peels. 

Baked Apple Charlotte

This recipe is delicious with vanilla ice cream.  I also reduced a bottle of organic pear juice down to 1 cup and drizzled it over the Charlotte.  This was served at my Downton Abbey cooking class last night at Westwood Unique. It was a BIG hit! 

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New Cooking Classes - Whole Foods Market Annapolis, MD - Chef Alba

Fresh Pasta Sauce from Sicily – June 21, 2014 – 12:30-2:30 pm

Sicilian cuisine is a blend of local traditions with an eclectic reflection of food introduced over centuries by ancient civilizations who settled on this island, with particularly strong medieval Arab element. Share my passion for cooking and enjoy the exciting flavors of Sicilian fresh pasta sauces such as Mezze Rigatoni with Mortadella and Pistachios, Linguini Con Pomodoro Crudo, and Orecchiette Arugula Red Onion and Ricotta.

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Pasta

Recipes from Beautiful Portofino – July 10, 2014 – 6:30-8:30 pm
Portofino, a humble fishing village in Liguria, Italy, became a famous international jet-set meeting place for movie stars in the 60s. There is a fascination with its beautiful scenery and its romantic atmosphere. Portofino cuisine makes the most of its ingredients provided by its land and sea, and its use of very fragrant herbs that this small, fertile region offers in abundance. It is the birthplace of pesto. In this class, let’s create some of its most popular dishes such as Focaccia Con Le Cipolle, Wine Steamed Mussels in Garlic and Marjoram, and Zucchine Portofino Style. 

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What's Cooking at Westood Unique with Chef Alba

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Sweet Onion Rosemary Gorgonzola Bruschetta

Exquisitely Italian!  May 8, 2014

Sweet Onion Rosemary and Gorgonzola Bruschetta, Chicken Scaloppini with Mushrooms in Marsala wine, Potatoes Alla Carbonara, and for dessert Baked Ricotta Orange Cheese Cake.

A Downton Abbey Dinner – May 30, 2014

Roasted Turkey Breast with Poached Plums, Buttery Château Potatoes, Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette, and for dessert, Mrs. Beeton‘s Apple Charlotte. Served with Earl Grey tea!

Irresistible Pasta Sauces

Irresistible Pasta Sauces – June 26, 2014  

Mezze Rigatoni with Mortadella and Pistachio, Linguini with Olives Capers and Tomatoes, Farfalle with Bocconcini di Mozzarella, and for dessert Melon al Forno with Ice Cream.

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