Here is a recipe I got from Bob Evans chefs online.

Red Beans and Rice

1-16 oz. package Bob Evans Smoked Sausage, cut into 1" pieces

1 red pepper, chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

1 small onion, diced

2-16 oz. cans red kidney beans, drained

1-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

1-8 oz. can tomato sauce

6 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat cook smoked sausage, red pepper, celery and onion until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

Hi Donna & Myrna,

Now you're talkin' something near and dear to my heart. I love all Cajun Food, the Hotter the Better! Generally, I have my Red Beans over Dirty Rice...

Cajun Dirty Rice

Ingredients

2 T bacon drippings
2 T flour
1 lb. chicken giblets (chopped)
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork*
1 C onion (chopped)
1/2 C green pepper (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
2 C chicken stock
1 T dried mint (crushed)
2 T Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. to 1/2 tsp. pepper flakes (according to taste)
6 C cooked rice
1/2 C fresh parsley (chopped)
1/2 C scallions (diced)

Directions

In a heavy large skillet, add flour to bacon drippings and brown flour till it turns a deep reddish brown. Stir continually to make sure it doesn't burn. Next, add all 3 meats, stirring to brown and break up clumps. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic, stirring and cooking till vegetables are soft. Stir in broth and seasonings, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Finally, add rice, parsley, and scallions. Cook 5-10 more minutes, uncovered. (It should be moist.) Serve as side dish with chicken or pork, or use as filling for stuffed peppers. You can also serve it as a main dish. * Some recipes call for sausage instead of, or in addition to, ground pork.

Have A Blessed Thanksgiving,

Phil

Hi Myrna,

That long grain brown rice is healthier, too, as well as tasty.

DonnaZ