Cassoulet being served from a cassole serving dish in restaurant near Castlenaudary, Languedoc-Roussillon, Southern France

THE LEGEND OF CASSOULET CASTELNAUDARY It is said that ... During the siege of Castelnaudary during the 100 years war (1337 - 1453) was the Cassoloue first cooked "estofat" bean. Gathering all available reserves, cooks prepared this ancient time a single dish consisting of beans and various meats to restore strength to the brave defenders of the city. After this hearty meal well watered, the Chauriens rushed to the English army, who panicked, raised the siege and stopped, according to legend, that the sides of the Channel. Beans beans have replaced from the 16th century. The Legend of cassoulet