Here is a hearty recipe that sounds yummy.

Red Beans and Rice

1 pound dried red beans or kidney beans

1 quart hot water

1 large ham bone with meat

1 large onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green onion

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Hot cooked rice

Directions:

Sort beans and rinse well; cover with tap water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a large heavy pot; add hot water, ham bone, onion, green onion, garlic, bay leaf, cayenne and salt.

Bring mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer beans 2 hours, or until tender, adding more water if necessary to keep from sticking. Stir often.

Add sausage to beans and simmer uncovered, about 15 minutes longer, or until a thick gravy forms. Stir occasionally.

Serve over rice.