Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Crock Pot Cassoulet

This recipe says to brown the meat first and saute the onions. I don't bother. Maybe it is a tiny bit yummier if you do, but I don't really believe that. I throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook for 4 or 5 hours. It comes out great. My mother-in-law ate seconds. (Photo by PhillipC)

Crock Pot Cassoulet

1 onion, chopped

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/4 pound cooked smoked sausage, sliced (I like chourico)

1 can diced tomatoes

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1-2 stalks of celery

a bit of thyme

a bit of pepper

4 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cans (about 15 ounces each) great northern beans

a heaping bit parsley

Throw all the ingredients except parsley into the crock pot.
Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.
Before serving, sprinkle parsley over cassoulet.


Option: I like to do one can of great northern beans and one can of garbonzo beans.

Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli (see recipe).

Wine: Chardonnay or Chablis
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