cassoulet

[ kas-uh-ley; French ka-soo-le ]

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noun

a white-bean stew of French origin, often containing pork, mutton, garlic sausage, and preserved goose or duck.

cassoulet

/ ˌkæsəˈleɪ /

a stew originating from France, made from haricot beans and goose, duck, pork, etc

1925–30; < French < Provençal (Languedoc) diminutive of cassolo earthen pan, dish; cassolette

French, related to casse saucepan, bowl

Cassoulet, that most festive and exceptional of casseroles, bridges the gap between appetizer and entrée.

Cassouletby Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso The women behind the Silver Palate created a cassoulet that melts in your mouth.

The cassoulet of Toulouse was so good that we tried to order it in other towns.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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