Cassoulet is a warm and comforting winter meal that combines hot white beans with sausage and other meats. National Cassoulet Day is a great day for French-speaking people who are either from France or who love French food.

Cassoulet was originally a dish that was cooked and eaten by peasants. Its name is cassole d’Issel, which is French for the pot it is made in. This dish is from the southwest region in France. Although it was originally a simple farmhouse meal it has grown to be richer and more complex over time.

National Cassoulet Day is ideally located in the middle of winter, at least for those living in the northern hemisphere. It offers a hearty and traditional meal that is both warm and comforting.

The best things in life are served on a plate or in bowls! It is a rich, deep dish that is filled with meats, beans, and all kinds of delicious flavors. Don’t forget your beret and enjoy French cuisine!

Enjoy tons of entertainment and celebrate National Cassoulet Day by trying these ideas.

On National Cassoulet Day, the first order of business is to eat a large portion of it! Special cassoulet menus will be offered by many French restaurants, especially to celebrate the occasion. It doesn’t matter if you have a favorite French restaurant or need to travel to another city for the best results, it will be well worth it.

A boneless pork shoulder, duck confit legs and salt pork skin are all ingredients that will make a great cassoulet at your home.

Traditional cassoulet recipes can be time-consuming and tedious for some people. There are many modern and easy-to-follow recipes that can be found online that not only taste great but also make cassoulet much quicker.

The best way to honor National Cassoulet Day is to book a flight to go to the land where romance, art, and Ooh La La! It might be fun to take a flight into Paris to see the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral. But don’t stop there.

If you want to fully enjoy cassoulet, you should head to the Languedoc region in southwest France. Find a local restaurant that serves cassoulet, and make sure you pair it with a great wine. A medium-bodied red wine with crispy notes, such as Marcillac or Madiran, Minervois, Corbieres, is a good choice.

You can’t go wrong with National Cassoulet Day, whether you are in France or at home!