cassoulet
[ ka-soo-LAY ]
A classic dish from France's Languedoc region consisting of white beans and various meats (such as sausages, pork and preserved duck or goose). The combination varies according to regional preference. A cassoulet is covered and cooked very slowly to harmonize the flavors.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.