A hearty and rustic cassoulet speaks to conviviality around the table. The earthy aromas from the casserole of beans, broth, herbs and meat nested beneath a thick crust draws diners together and is a ...

1. Combine the beans, kielbasa, broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook until the beans are tender and creamy, on low for 7 to 8 ...

The route to a cassoulet isn’t especially difficult, only time-consuming. Jeffrey Renkl, chef and co-owner of Cafe Routier in Old Saybrook, offers these tips. Give yourself plenty of time — at least ...

Although this cassoulet has multiple parts, the end result is worth it. If you've never tried polenta before (aka cornmeal), it is absolutely delicious and filled with nutrients. One cup of yellow ...

GIVEN THAT these beans are so pretty, I suggest cooking them gently on the stovetop rather than in a pressure cooker, so you can stop the cooking when the beans are just tender. You don’t want them so ...

The deceptively humble French dish is a canvas ripe for variation and personal touches. The annual event brings in dozens of chefs from around the world, all competing to win over the judges and the ...

There are few recipes that are better suited for warming you up on a cold night than cassoulet, a slow-cooked casserole from southwestern France traditionally made with beans, duck and pork. My ...

There's no denying that we've been experiencing some cold temperatures lately, causing our bodies to crave warm comfort food. Food of substance. Food that makes the house smell good. As soon as the ...

They say that the waters of the earth separate us and that wine brings us together. On special occasions, food unites us as well. Last week, Philippe Bertineau, the executive chef at Benoit New York, ...

You might have noticed that some of the longstanding disputes in cooking are dualities, one side pitched as a better choice against one other: unsalted or salted butter, for example, or seasoned cast ...

For folks with pantries stocked full of canned or dried beans, get ready to transform those lovable legumes into a bunch of delicious dishes that will satisfy a range of taste buds. Beans are an ...