Tuesday, December 16, 2008

I Cook It - You Name It

I have no name for this - but I tell you one thing - it was damn good. 

At first I was thinking cassoulette. Then I thought to myself "who am I kidding." Real chefs would castrate me for my attempt at such a classic dish for everyday cooking.

So, keeping with my "Cooking Myself Skinny" theme - I thought of this. The only problem is I have no name for it. You do me a favor. I'll tell you how I cooked it and you tell me what I should call it. 

Okay, let's go. 

So I used turkey smoked sausage and hot turkey Italian sausage. I browned those and removed them from the pan. I sauteed carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and green bell pepper until soft. I added flour to make a roux and then I added chicken stock to form the sauce. I seasoned with dried rosemary, thyme, and basil. Then I threw in some canned white navy beans. I put the whole mixture into a bowl that I made out of puff pastry (the not so healthy part) and I ate myself in happy oblivious. 

See the process below.

Remember, I need a name...help me, please? Who knows, if I pick the name you give me I just may come and cook this in person for you!

-DTW









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61 comments:

  1. ChristineDecember 16, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    Hmm, it seems like I've lost all the imagination I had as a kid. =^(

    "Everyday Sausage-Bean Stew in..."

    Okay, I can't think of anything!

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  2. AllieDecember 16, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    It looks like there's enough liquid to call it a stew. So how about "Sausage and White Bean Stew in a Puff Pastry Bowl"?

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  3. clnmikeDecember 16, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Thats a tough one, two types of turkey, navy beans and puff pastery.

    How about Turk-ish Delight.

    Or do they have something called that?

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  4. T.AllenDecember 16, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    I think "mm mm mmm damn! in a puff pastry shell" is rather fitting.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    That looks absolutely delicious!!! I'd name it...."biscuits and tasty"

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  6. AdrienneDecember 16, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    Hmmm I don't know what to call it but it sure looks good! LOL

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  7. UnknownDecember 16, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    hmm, it does kinda seem like a cassoulet that i made once... minus the puff pastry compilation :) who cares what a real chef would call it! hehe

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  8. Jersey Girl CooksDecember 16, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    Another great recipe. I want to cook myself skinny too. How about Saucy Sausage and Beany Bowls?

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  9. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    OMG, that looks soooooo scrumptious! Yummy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  10. jesseDecember 17, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    How about... Something Worth Killing For?

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  11. iKensingtonDecember 17, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    Darius...got it!...Turkey Sausage and Navy Bean Open-Samosa!

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  12. Christo GonzalesDecember 17, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    "bean surprise' or 'san francisco stew' I think things sound more official if you have a place name along with the food....LOL

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  13. TanyaDecember 17, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    Now that does look pretty darn good! Yum!

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  14. OhioMomDecember 17, 2008 at 5:17 AM

    I love the pics of it cooking, I swear I could smell the sausage ... a real 'sausage delight' :)

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  15. Katherine Roberts AucoinDecember 17, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Why does it have to have a name? This is would not make me lose weight, but I would call it Cajun White Bean and Sausage Calazone.

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  16. 12kyleDecember 17, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    call it "food be gone" lol

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  17. The Short (dis)Order CookDecember 17, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    You may not be able to call it cassoulet, but you can at least refer legitimately to the bowl as a voul-a-vent (or however you spell it as I never studied French).

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  18. FinlaDecember 17, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    You may call what ever you want, it looks super delciious.

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  19. Maria VerivakiDecember 17, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    whatever it is, i like the look of this one-pot meal...

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  20. NúriaDecember 17, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    He, he... ♫ Eat beans in every meal...♪ A great dish Darius!!! I meant to come earlier, you've been so nice leaving comments on my blog and I just don't get the time to be everywhere I want.

    I would call them Judias Buen provecho!!! a literal translation would be Good profit Beans.

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  21. vanillasugarblogDecember 17, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    You know I just bought some really good sweet italian sausage from Whole Foods (if you can, try theirs, so good) and I was hoping to find a new dish besides another pasta dish. This looks soooo good....comfort food at it's best you know?

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  22. tavoliniDecember 17, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Well...everything sounds fancier if you use another language, right? So let's keep borrowing from the French ;)

    Pâtisserie avec Saucisse et Flageolets

    Delicious!

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  23. Fightin' Mad MaryDecember 17, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Just discovered your blog via TavoLini. Great blogs! I bookmarked them both. Come cook for me in L.A. sometime!

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  24. DebbieDecember 17, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Looks delicious...how about "sausage and bean surprise."

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  25. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    darius' special... that's what this dish is all about... :)

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  26. JenniferDecember 17, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    That looks dang good my friend! I have zero creativity, LOL

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  27. Snooty PrimadonaDecember 17, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Oh Yeah! This looks wonderful...

    How about calling them Turkey & Bean Surprise Pockets?

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  28. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    How about a 'Turk-veg bol' or 'Veg-turk bol'(think 'bowl') I will be starting my cooking blog next mth and I'm in the Chi too, so if I win, you can cook this in person!!!!

    (too lazy to log into blogger)
    Avartsy

    AvartsyPoverty.blogspot.com

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  29. NKPDecember 17, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Looks good! How 'bout
    "Hooray, Darius isn't going to be castrated by French Chefs!"
    Sorry, couldn't resist, your comment was too funny. :)

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  30. Alicia FoodycatDecember 17, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    I'd call it dinner.

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  31. UnknownDecember 17, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    It kind of looks like something a peasant would have for a fancy dinner (that sounds really bad but basically I'm saying it's fancy looking good ole home cooking!) so I say, "A Peasant's Basket Delight!"

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  32. JaimeDecember 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    i am not good w/names but that looks fantastic!

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  33. Deeba PABDecember 17, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Ha ha Darius...you are quite funny. What fun to enjoy a dish with no name. Looks yum to me!!

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  34. JameilDecember 17, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    sausage and bean love bowl. b/c it's a little bowl of love! mmmm!

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  35. DeeDecember 18, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    I was going to say Pâtisserie avec Saucisse et Flageolets (honest!) but somone beat me to it. Let's just call it amazing :) And I'll expect you in Malaysia soon, yes?

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  36. Fitness FoodieDecember 18, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    That looks amazing! Going into my must try pile.

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  37. MizrepresentDecember 18, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Navy Puff Pie!

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  38. JanDecember 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Whatever it could be called - it looks good!

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  39. AdamDecember 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    Hmmm... we need a name. Yeah I guess tasty protein bread bowl won't cut it.

    It's just delicious on a plate dude :)

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  40. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    LOL... Nice job showing restraint on the title, I always wonder when someone is going to come after me with a clever for some of my names. How about "Cassourole"?

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  41. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    I've got nothing. My creativity is out the window.

    I did just try making your sweet thai basil chicken. It was SO good, my family loved it. Cant wait to try some of your other recipes.

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  42. MarjieDecember 18, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    "Chicago Sausage Puffs"

    Does that work?

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  43. MequetDecember 19, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    Since it's a riff on traditional cassoulet, you could call it cassouLIE. Heh.

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  44. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    A Mequet : Meh!
    Hi Darius. First time to your blog, from closet cooking. Your pictures and descriptions are great! Except for the seasonings, it sure sounds like a 'smoked sausage chili en croute' to me!
    Good weekend to all.

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  45. redmenaceDecember 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    I don't care what it is. Looks great and yummy!

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  46. She DrawsDecember 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Hey are you going to tell me how to cook my turkey for Christmas?

    I don't know about the name for this dish but don't put puff anywhere in there..LOL

    Go B.

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  47. KatrinaDecember 19, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Hey,
    I know I don't make it over to your blog everyday and DANG, Dude, you make some good looking food. I'm serious, you come cook for us here and I'll bake whatever you want. My husband would so love some good refreshing, DIFFERENT meals than the ones I keep doing over and over. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such great comments. Even my parents commented to me about you and your love for my goodies! Guess the stuff I make probably won't help in your quest to cook yourself skinny--I know they certainly haven't helped me!
    Happy Holidays, D! ;)

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  48. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    How about turkey sausage pot pie?

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  49. AnonymousDecember 21, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Goshh that looks good Darius!
    What about Puffin' turkey stew.. or Cassoulet puff..

    Hope you don't get castrated by any chefs. hahaha

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  50. Stacey SnacksDecember 21, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    whatever it is, it looks damn good!
    I need to cook my way to skinny.

    the goose is getting fat!

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  51. sonyaDecember 21, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    Yum Yum Gimme Some. That is all.

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  52. HeatherDecember 22, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    It looks like "flagiolets en croute" to me, but I don't really speak French. :)

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  53. Navita (Gupta) HakimDecember 23, 2008 at 3:24 AM

    Darius...Hi, first time here...lovely dish!Reading ur post, I realize i share your dilemma..I am a believer in using everything (not wasting food etc) So I end up throwing up stuff together to make something tasty...alas nameless! lol

    Great place, me new to blogosphere too. Do stop by my lil place once in a while :)

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  54. N'Drea ~ the StorytellerDecember 23, 2008 at 3:42 AM

    All I can say is that it looks amazing. What a way yu clean off the plate, lol.

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  55. UnknownDecember 23, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    OMG!!! I don't know what you should name it, but it looks DEELISH!!! I just got finished eating and your blog is making me hungry ALL over again!!!

    LOVE IT!!!

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  56. Lyrically speakingDecember 23, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    these pics are heavenly, damn, you must have a good camera, lol...I am loving your blog,first time here...will be back for some more, i'm going for seconds and thirds, lol

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  57. mountiiDecember 29, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    now that looks good

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  58. test it commDecember 31, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    That looks really tasty!

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  59. glamah16January 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Ahhh. So this was this dish. Looks like it turned out great. I say call it a white bean stew en croute

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  60. Hey Shae!January 2, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I'd name it Darius Delight w/sausage. Then you could also get it with just veggies. Now I'm hungry.

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Yummy! I love edible art! What a delicious looking dish!

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