Do post the recipe when you have time.
1 lb. dried red kidney beans
Cover with water in a large pot. Bring to a boil then take off heat and let soak for 1 hour. Then drain off the water.
Add on top of the beans the following:
2 large chopped onions
1 large chopped green bell pepper
4 to 6 cloves of garlic minced
4 chopped celery stalks
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
5 ham hocks or 1 ham bone
3 slices cubed ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Add enough water to barely cover. Let come to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 4 hours stirring occasionally. Optional - in last hour of cooking add sliced smoked sausage. Serve over rice and sprinkle with chopped green onions and more fresh parsley if desired.
*note* You normally don't have to add extra salt because the ham is salty, but if you do want to add salt to taste, wait until the beans are done before you do so. Enjoy!