Recently I was contacted by the good people at CSN Stores to host a giveaway for my readers on this blog. I was thrilled to be given the opportunity as I have seen this being done on several other blogs. Do check out their fabulous range of dutch oven (s) with brand names like Le Creuset, Staub, and Demeyere, to name a few, from 200+ online stores, one of which is Cookware.com.
Anyway, here’s the deal. CSN will present a $50 gift certificate to one of you, my wonderful readers, to spend in any one of their stores. You will have no problems selecting something you like as they have a great selection of items to choose from. I wish I could open this to all my readers but this time it is for the folks in the US and Canada only, as stipulated by the event. Folks in Canada may have to pay international shipping charges if you win. Perhaps I could do a separate giveaway for my overseas readers at a later time. Please continue to comment as your comments are very much appreciated.
Here is how you enter.
1. Go to their website and tell me what you would like to buy from there.
2. Become a follower of this blog and leave me a comment. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment 🙂
3. Or you can also become a fan on Facebook and leave me a comment here.
This giveaway will open till 9:00pm Central time Wednesday, September 1st. I will randomly pick a winner and make the announcement on Thursday, September 2nd. Thank you for becoming my friend and for participating.
Talking about dutch ovens, I must say I really do enjoy cooking with my Le Creuset dutch ovens. I was fortunate to come across older ones that do not have the enamel coating on the inside. Yes, I was surprised to see that such pieces even existed and I love them all. They work beautifully. If someone out there has a similar pieces, I would love to hear from you. Anyway, I use them frequently and they are really well seasoned by now and behave almost like a non-stick pans. They are great for browning meats, stews, and soups.
While Le Creuset is regarded as the gold standard for French enameled cast iron cookware, did you know that there was another French company that once rivaled them called Cousances? I believe they are no longer produced under that name as they were acquired by Le Creuset. A feature that distinguished them from their competitors was the base which was left without enamel. I chance upon this dutch oven, the only piece of its kind, at a store in Colorado some years back. Of course at that time I did not know about Cousances but the lady at the store kindly explained. Notice however, that the base on this piece is enameled like the other Le Creuset pieces but the interior is not.
Now, for today’s recipe, I made Spanish Style Chicken Stew which I have not made in a while. This recipe calls for saffron which is used in Paella, a very well known Spanish dish. I find saffron fragrant with a slight hint of bitterness. I love the color it imparts when soaked, giving foods a rich, yellow-orange color. I would like to use it more but it’s price can be prohibitive. Fortunately, a little of it goes a long way. The other post that has safforn in it on this blog is Sumac and Rosemary Crusted Lamb with Saffron Pistachio Pilaf. Do check it out.
Note: If you prefer not to use saffron, you can substitute it with a ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric. I have made this dish many times using ground turmeric as saffron is an expensive spice and not something I keep in my pantry. I only buy it occasionally.
The recipe below was adapted from Simply Sedap by Chef Wan, one of Asia’s top celebrity chefs. I added a can of garbanzo beans or chickpeas to the stew. Please feel free to leave them out if you prefer not to have them in there.
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NOTE: This post was updated on February 20th, 2013 with new pictures. No changes were made to the recipe.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
Kamalika says
LOved to try a luck, Biren, to get the attractive set…..Very informative post on dutch ovens…
The dish sounds awesome…LOved the addition of multiple flavours ..mainly the saffron…..
lequan@luvtoeat says
Hey Biren,
I love this dish, seems like yummy comfort food. It looks delicious! I really like a lot of the ingredients used in this, especially the olives. I'm going to bookmark this and give it a try some time when I'm not in the mood for my usual Chinese food. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Hope you're having a great weekend!
JoAnn says
I'm your newest follower. I would love a new dutch oven… something in a bold color.
Julie M. says
Yum! That dish looks delicious! I'm definitely in for your giveaway. I'm already a follower and I'm off to join your facebook page now! I hope you had a great weekend!
Maureen says
I would love love the All-Clad Specialties Stainless Steel Oval Bakers – Set of Two
5starfoodie says
This stew is terrific – just the picture of saffron itself is making me hungry 🙂 Nice giveaway!
Cook with Madin says
The dish looks awesome. This is my kind of comfort food, especially if I can eat them with rice. I'll head on to your Chili Con Carne and Tomato Rice.
I love to use my dutch oven too, it's just great to have those.
Ambika says
Hey, lovely blog!!
I would love to win :)…I would love to own this Le Creuset 10 " round skillet grill. I'm following your blog and all set to win!
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Stella says
Oh Biren, your chicken looks wonderful! I love the look of a dish with a lot of olives. It kind of sounds North African too with the spices listed, and it looks like a dish that would take a long time like those types of dishes, but it's actually fast-that's nice.
Ooh, Le Creuset dutch oven awesomeness sounds great too (smile).
p.s. your rice down at the bottom looks perfectly cooked. I love that…
Amanda @ BWOB says
Oooh I wanna dutch oven!
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Amanda says
I'm in love with their baby stores and I think I would have to get a Moby wrap with this gift card if I won! Thanks for the giveaway and yummy recipes 🙂
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I'm following your blog with GFC publicly
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MissionFood says
Great info on the Dutch ovens! I love Le Crueset, but never knew about their competitors, haha. I would love to get a mandolin from CSN stores… something I've wanted for a while 🙂
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I follow you on Google Friend Connect, of course 🙂
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jillyann says
Since I'm already a follower on your blog, I guess I don't have to mention that. As always, you post the most lovely photos and recipeS Biren and this one is no exception. As for what I would buy…I actually LOVE that dutch oven that you have pictured. I have a few Le Cruset pieces but not the dutch oven…love them. I will "like" you on FB as, if i haven't already (I can't remember).
pavithra says
Wow looks soo good and really tempting.
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penny aka jeroxie says
LOVELY dish! And great giveaway 🙂
Dee says
they have beautiful pie dishes! – love their emile henry options such as the pink pie dish!
Dee says
I am now a follower (DG) and thanks so much for the chance! 🙂
NasiLemakLover says
this sound lovely and yummy.
Angie's Recipes says
Good luck! There's CSN in Germany, but they never do any promotion like the ones in the states.
Rumana says
It is perfect:)
LAMusing says
I'd lov eto get the Bon Jour Creme Bruele' Set!
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Norma says
I'd like to have the Le Creuset 9" baking dish in Caribbean 🙂
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couponboss says
I'd get the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer.
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MaryMoh says
What a lovely giveaway! I think I must move to the States…haha. Love that Spanish chicken dish. Love all the ingredients there. Must be very delicious…mmm
Anncoo says
This is really a delicious dish with saffron in it. I want to bookmark it to cook for my family during the weekend. Thanks Biren 🙂
Sharon says
I would love to own the Le Creuset cassis braiser.
Sharon says
I am following you on GFC. Thank you for the entry!
debp says
I would like the kaisercast 7" heart shaped flan pan.
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mom2anutball says
I would get the Dream On Me High Fashion Stroller! Thanks!
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katrina says
I am desperate need of some new baking pans.
Colleen C says
I would pick up a nice pasta pot from Le Creuset if I won – I love your pot!
Colleen C says
I am a new follower.
Joanne says
Oh I do love Le Creuset, mostly because of the delicious meals they allow you to create. This paella looks right on point.
Sarah C says
Oh, I love saffron. I can almost smell that chicken through the screen!
I would love 6 qt Le Creuset stock pot from CSN Stores.
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I am also a FB fan – sarah linette
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IJust LoveMyApron says
Biren, great dish. It sounded like a great comfort food. Thinking of saffron fragrant makes me hungry already! Eating it with rice is something I won't hesitate to dive in. I've been wanting a Dutch Oven!
domestic diva says
I'd love to get a guidecraft kitchen helper. Thanks for the chance!
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kari says
I'd use it toward a new chef's knife.
Renee Richardson says
I am a Google Friend. I would really love to have the Black & Decker Grand Openings Elite Can Opener & Knife Sharpener. My current opener is holding on for dear life. LOL!!! Thanks for the great giveaway. Your blog is making my mouth water.
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meeyeehere says
I would love a sponge bob pillow doll for my son and a Dora pillow doll for my niece.
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meeyeehere says
I am a new follower. Hello!Have a wonderful week!Thanks!
sweetlife says
I love your stew, love the spanish flavors , great comfort dish…great giveaway!!
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Mary Jenkins says
I am a new facebook fan! And I would love the Emirilware cast iron dutch oven from csn! I have no idea ho to use a dutch oven, but I would have a great time learning!
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Faith says
What a delicious stew! I love the pretty bowl you served it in. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I would love to get some half sheet pans.
Faith says
I'm already a follower. 🙂
Faith says
I just liked you on Facebook. 🙂
Reeni says
This is so hearty and delicious Biren with the saffron flavoring it! I love the olives in it too. And I would love to get a new sprinform pan for my holiday baking.
Reeni says
I'm a follower through Google. Thanks for having the giveaway Biren!
Ivy @ My Simple Food says
Nice! I want exactly the Le Crueset orange pot you have in yr pics. So beautiful!!
Katrina Brady says
I would really like some new towels!
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tigerfish says
I do not own any dutch oven and it seems very versatile in a kitchen. I would like a dutch oven too 🙂
Pam says
Biren, your chicken dish looks delicious! Great giveaway you have and if I won I'd love a red baking dish. I've been following your blog for a good while and looks forward to your great recipes!
susitravl says
I like the Le Creuset 4.5" Petite Pie Dish in Kiwi – PG1850-1271.
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Juliana says
Biren, I love rice dish…specially the one pot ones 🙂 Your rice dish sure looks very tasty…and lovely giveaway.
momgateway says
I have a long wish list of things to get from CSN so I will go for the one I like the most—a Kitchen Aid mixer!
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freebies27 says
I'm a subscriber and follower ….I 'm hoping to get a digital kitchen scale from CSN. Great giveaway.
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kaffirgirl says
CSN is so generous, I wish I had a creme brulee torch or a n aerogarden.
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Namitha says
Lovely giveaway..I'm already your follower 🙂
The spanish chicken looks fantabulous.
denise fletcher says
What an appetising dish – love the flavours and the colours are wonderful. I also like the serving bowl – it looks like a Polish Pottery piece.
Good luck with your giveaway. I wish you many entries.
Cooking Gallery says
The spanish style chicken looks delicious…! A pity that I cannot join in, I don't reside in the US/Canada :(.
Tim says
I would get some non stick cookware.
http://www.csnstores.com/Calphalon-1758439-CPH157…
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I am following on gfc
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Kristen says
I think I'd probably get an ice cream maker or a meat grinder? Lots of great things!
Jennifer McLachlan says
i would love to try the Rachael Ray “Bubble & Brown” 2-Piece Stoneware Baker Set in Green – 51030
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Cristina says
Nice giveaway! First time visiting a CSN store. Where to begin with what I'd want…probably baking accessories. Pick me! 🙂
Beautiful looking stew and that pinch of saffron must be lovely. Comfort food for sure.
ari says
I'd love some new baking supplies! missbrown10 at hotmail dot com
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shirley says
I could get a nice pot rack, or some wallpaper.
shirley says
I follow GFC and Twitter @countrynest.
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Carol W. says
I'd probably use the gift code toward a Bosu Balance Trainer. Love your recipes and photos!
Carol W. says
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laurie says
i would love to have the hamilton beach mixer
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Amanda A says
I would love to get a Le Crueset stockpot – they are are gorgeous!
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Nelsby says
Tough decision! I would choose either the Dr. Scholl's Scream sandals in Black or the Dr. Scholl's Original in Taupe Snake.
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Julie L says
KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard Base 8" & 10" Skillet Twin Pack in Red – 19438 I would get this …u have a delightful blog 🙂
thanks for the giveaway
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Cori Westphal says
I am in LOVE with CSN! My fave product is the Home Styles 24" Contour Stool with Natural Finish!
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Carolsue says
Your recipes sound GREAT! Yum!
Anyway, I would like the Paula Deen 5 Qt. Porcelain Covered Saute Pan with Helper Handle in Charcoal
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Karine Traverse says
I have a a severe coffee addiction, but when I make coffee at home it just doesn't taste as good as it does at the coffee shops. I remember loving coffee from my mother's percolator so I would get a Farberware percolator.
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lisa says
Hi Biren! this looks fantastic and what a nice giveaway. Your Chicken stew looks so beautiful! and love SAFFRON, just gives it a a special touch* Thank you for the recipe I usually use bone in chicken for my dish 🙂 and definitely with white rice!!
Going to try my luck for the giveaway , let's see what i need , i just moved and looking for a toaster oven, so here :
Hamilton Beach Convection Oven – 31207
SKU #: HMB1205
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