Nourish

Happy autumn! It is officially comfort food season. I love fall food. Give me a hot bowl of homemade soup and some bread and I’m in heaven. Roasted sweet potatoes are a staple side dish in my house in the fall. Some herbs I tend only to use when the weather turns cooler. Rosemary and sage are two that come to mind and both are used in this week’s easy dinner solution. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner on a crisp fall evening. For a bonus it also uses beans, something that most of us could stand to eat more of.

Typically, cassoulet is a meat and bean stew that is cooked slowly for hours. In this version canned beans are used but it is still rich and comforting. Serve with a good whole grain bread, salad and apple cider to drink and you have a delicious, nutritious meal the whole family will enjoy that you can get on the table in about 30 minutes. What more can you ask for?

• Quick Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet