Cassoulet
a white-bean stew of French origin, often containing pork, mutton, garlic sausage, and preserved goose or duck.
Contemporary Examples
cassoulet, that most festive and exceptional of casseroles, bridges the gap between appetizer and entrée.
What to Eat: New Year’s Cocktail Party Cookstr.com December 28, 2009
cassouletby Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso The women behind the Silver Palate created a cassoulet that melts in your mouth.
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Historical Examples
The cassoulet of Toulouse was so good that we tried to order it in other towns.
Europe from a Motor Car Russell Richardson
noun
a stew originating from France, made from haricot beans and goose, duck, pork, etc
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