For those lovers of beans herwith a recipe I came across some years ago and had forgotten about.

Red Beans
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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.