Cassoulets were originally medieval peasant dishes designed to cook with beans and whatever meat was available. Over the years it was refined and became a popular dish in France. A cassoulet is full ...

Cook bacon in large, heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until almost browned, 6 minutes. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until browned, 4 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Add shallots and ...

My cycling instructor resolves to only buy what she truly loves so she buys less. I posit that if you cook what you truly love, you will enjoy the process more. Take cassoulet for example. I adore ...

This is an extremely simplified and yet truly delicious version of the classic French darling. When the weather chills and the leaves start to blow across my yard, this is what my soul hungers for!

A super-simplified version of cassoulet is perfect for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Day. Leave it to the French to elevate a simple bean casserole into a gastronomic masterpiece traditionally replete ...