French Recipes
What is the origin of the cassoulet?
- Some say that it appeared after the discovery of the new world by
Christopher Columbus. The beans, which make it up, were originally imported from
the Americas by him.
- Others say that during the "100 years war" (1337 – 1453), when
Castelnaudary was under siege. The mayor of the city ordered the
preparation of one dish, made up of all the foods available, so the besieged
would keep a full stomach.
