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                Bon Appetit!
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Red Beans

INGREDIENTS:

6oz  dried kidney beans
snall ham bone bone or left over ham scraps.
2 cups water
10 oz  link sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
large pinch of salt salt
3 or 4 drops of hot pepper sauce
1/2   teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
1  1/2   cups cooked rice

TO PREPARE:

Soak beans overnight.  Drain.  In a large Dutch oven or 
kettle, add all ingredients (except rice) and bring to a 
boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.  Reduce heat 
to low and cook slowly for several hours, stirring 
occasionally.  If necessary, add water if beans are not 
tender.  If you prefer a thick gravy, mash a few beans and 
cook longer.  Serve over rice.

*  Your personal taste will determine exactly how long the 
beans should cook, and whether to add other seasonings.

Depending on appitite or liking for this dish it will serve up to three people.

John nz
(in Faith, Hope, and Love.)