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French Cassoulet: Cozy Fall Sausage, Pork, Chicken and Bean Stew

Read the full recipe here: https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/easy-homemade-french-cassoulet-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 454 g Dried Cannellini Beans
  • 3 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 5 cups Chicken Stock divided
  • 3 packets Unflavoured Gelatin
  • 230 g Pancetta cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 230 g Boneless Pork Shoulder cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Legs broken down into legs and thighs
  • Black Pepper
  • 454 g Toulouse Sausage (or pork sausage like bratwurst)
  • 1 Large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Medium Carrots peeled, finely chopped
  • 2 Celery Ribs finely sliced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 4 sprigs Parsley
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cover beans with 3 litres of water and add salt. Stir to combine, then let stand at room temperature overnight. Drain and rinse beans; set aside.
  2. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  3. Place 4 cups of chicken stock in a large liquid measuring cup and sprinkle gelatin over top. Set aside.
  4. In a large Dutch oven, heat pancetta and pork shoulder and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, about 9 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl, leaving rendered fat in Dutch oven, and set aside.
  5. Season chicken with pepper and place skin side down in Dutch oven. Cook without moving until well-browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool to room temperature.
  6. Add sausages to Dutch oven and cook, turning occasionally, until well-browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl with pork. Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot.
  7. Add garlic, onion, celery and carrots to Dutch oven and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, about 5 minutes. Add drained beans, parsley, bay leaves, and 4 cups of gelatin infused chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce to low, cover Dutch oven, and cook until beans are slightly softened but retain a bite, about 20 minutes.
  8. Using tongs remove parsley and bay leaves then discard. Add pork and sausages to pot and stir to incorporate. Beans should be almost submerged. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered, adding remaining 1 cup stock halfway through by pouring it carefully down side of pot as necessary to keep beans covered, until a thin crust forms on top, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  9. Break crust with a spoon and shake pot gently. Nestle chicken into the Dutch oven, skin side up. Return to oven and continue cooking, stopping to break and shake crust every 30 minutes, until crust is deep brown and thick, an additional 1 hour 30 minutes. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
u/dobbernationloves — 1 month ago
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French Pork Rillettes

You can make the recipe here: https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/french-pork-rillettes-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Pork Shoulder cut into chunks
  • 300 g Pork Belly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Brandy
  • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Spanish Onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 10 Allspice Berries
  • 2 Dried Bay Leaf
  • 10 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine brandy, garlic, onion, nutmeg, salt, pepper, allspice, and bay leaf with the pork shoulder and pork belly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250ºF.
  • Add marinated pork mixture to a Dutch Oven. Over medium heat cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the pieces of pork are cooked on the outside. Stir in the thyme sprigs, cover with a lid and place in the oven.
  • Lift the lid after 90 minutes of cooking. Press on the chunks of fat with a fork to release more of their fat and encourage them to break down. Add the wine, replace the lid, and bake the pork for another 1 to 2 hours, until the pork is very soft.
  • Remove pork from the oven. Pick out the thyme, bay leaf and all spice berries, to discard. Press on any visible chunks of fat to get the fat out of them, then remove them from the pan and discard.
  • Pour most of the fat out of the pan into a small bowl and reserve. Using a potato masher, mash the meat chunks into the juices and liquid fat until it resembles a tuna salad.
  • Add enough of the reserved pork fat to make it juicy and moist. The more fat you add, the richer and creamier the finished product will be.
  • Spoon the mixture into small clean jars or ramekins and press down firmly to eliminate air pockets. Smooth the surface with the back of a small spoon.
  • Optional: Pour a thin layer of reserved melted pork fat over the top. This creates the classic white fat cap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours. The flavour improves as it rests.
  • Serve at room temperature with your favourite gluten free crackers or bread. Rillettes will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 4 months.
u/dobbernationloves — 2 months ago

Recommendations for Merida/Yucatan

My parents (from Toronto) who are both over 70 years old want to plan a 3-4 week trip to Yucatan in Mexico this winter. They will spend 2 weeks in Merida and also want a week on the beach ideally at a rental instead of a hotel so they have a kitchen where they can cook at home. What are the best beach areas in Yucatan and where would you suggest a pair of seniors who are looking for quiet beach find a vacation rental option? Thanks!

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u/dobbernationloves — 2 months ago
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Whipped Cottage Cheese Dill Pickle Dip

You can make the recipe here: https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/whipped-cottage-cheese-dill-pickle-dip-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Dill Pickle Brine
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Dill chopped
  • 2 Scallions chopped
  • 3 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Dill Pickles finely chopped

Garnish

  • Fresh Dill, Crumbled Feta, Chopped Dill Pickles

Instructions

  1. To a food processor or blender add the cottage cheese, cream cheese, feta, yogurt, brine, fresh dill, scallions, onion, powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Blend on high until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Using a spatula scrape the mixture into a serving bowl, folding in the chopped pickles.
  4. Garnish with crumbled feta, chopped dill pickles and sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve with chips and crudités.
u/dobbernationloves — 3 months ago
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Balkan Lutenitsa Red Pepper Eggplant Dip

You can make the recipe here: https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/balkan-lutenitsa-red-pepper-eggplant-dip-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 4 Red Bell Peppers
  • 1 Large Eggplant
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 2 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 cup Canned Whole Tomatoes in their juice
  • 2 tbsp Parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Set the peppers on their sides over high heat on a gas stove top burner or grill so they're exposed directly to the flame. Cook until the side is blackened, 3-4 minutes, then rotate. They're done when charred black all over.
  2. Use a fork to prick the eggplant a few times all over. Lay the eggplant over the burner or grill the same as the peppers and cook over medium heat until the bottomed is blistered and blackened. Rotate and keep cooking until uniformly charred, 30-45 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, use wet fingers to rub off the charred skin. Cut out the stems, halve the peppers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and any pith. Chop the peppers and set aside. You should have around 1.5 cups of chopped pepper.
  4. Halve the eggplant lengthwise, and cut off the top stem. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Set aside with the peppers. You should have around 3/4 cups worth.
  5. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the tomato paste and break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until it starts to soften. Add the roasted peppers, eggplant and salt and stir to combine. Roughly crush the canned tomatoes and add them to the pan with their juices.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 1 hour. The mixture should dry out and thicken. Stir occasionally to scrape up the brown bits and prevent the bottom of the pan from burning. It's done when it tastes sweet and is caramelized.
  8. Set aside and cool to room temperature. Serve drizzled with olive oil and chopped parsley. Serve with flatbread or crackers. Option: top with shredded white cheese or crumbled feta.
u/dobbernationloves — 3 months ago
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Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad

You can find the full recipe here: https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/maroulosalata-greek-lettuce-salad-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 2 Romaine Hearts thinly sliced
  • 0.5 English Cucumber chopped
  • 4 Scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Mint finely chopped

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh Oregano chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until emulsified. Set aside.
  2. Combine all of the remaining salad ingredients together in a large bowl and top with the dressing. Toss together to coat.
  3. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives then serve.
u/dobbernationloves — 3 months ago
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The Bellagio's Famous Vegas Tango Cocktail

You can make the recipe HERE. 

Ingredients

  • 1.75 oz Gin
  • 0.75 oz Passionfruit Liqueur
  • 2 oz Grapefruit Juice

Instructions

  1. Shake all ingredients in an ice filled shaker for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  2. Strain into a martini or coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with an orange twist.
u/dobbernationloves — 4 months ago

Semaglutide Newbie

I took my first shot last Thursday and my 2nd shot this Thursday (0.25mg). my first week didn’t really feel anything and I was made aware that the first month the dose is so low that you really don’t feel much for most people but last night before bed my stomach really started hurting and I ended up having to sit on the toilet for an hour. Woke up all throughout the night having to go to the bathroom and today I’m still not back to normal. Is this what most people experience when they are starting the medication? I don’t really even feel right now that I could plan to go out of my house as I have to be close to the toilet when nature calls. lol

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u/dobbernationloves — 4 months ago
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Fromage Fort: How The French Enjoy Leftover Cheese

You can make the recipe HERE.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Brie or Camembert sliced
  • 100 g Gruyere or Comte grated
  • 100 g Aged Cheddar grated
  • 100 g Mozzarella sliced
  • 100 g Pecorino or Parmigiano sliced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, Dill or Chives finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor add cheeses, garlic, fresh herbs, black pepper and wine.
  2. Process for 30 to 45 seconds, until the mixture is soft and creamy but not too smooth.
  3. Scoop fromage fort into a serving bowl and serve with slices of baguette or as part of a charcuterie board with gherkins, cocktail onions, olives and sliced apples.
u/dobbernationloves — 4 months ago
▲ 30 r/mississauga+1 crossposts

Enjoyed a tasty Michelin road trip to Mississauga to feast on traditional Turkish cuisine at Mama Fatma!

u/dobbernationloves — 4 months ago