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Red beans and rice

Red beans and rice
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    Kayb's Notes: Not necessarily the traditional Creole/Cajun version, but nevertheless one that tastes of the deep South. A great go-to one-dish meal for a lazy, cold weekend while you're watching ballgames...

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Serves 12 or so

  1. Soak beans overnight in water; drain and rinse.

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  2. Put beans in stock pot with enough water to barely reach the top of beans. Add tomatos, tomatos and chiles, paprika, pepper, seasoned salt and cooked chicken. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, and lower heat to medium low.

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  3. Saute onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add sliced andouille and saute over medium high heat until beginning to brown. Add ham and saute until meats are browned. Add to stockpot.

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  4. Simmer over medium low heat until beans are completely done, about two hours. Can hold over low heat for hours longer. Serve in large soup bowls over a mound of white rice, with a good crusty bread or old-fashioned cornbread on the side.

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