That does sound yummy. I've never had the authentic N.O. one. We make our own kind that's cooked differently and just as tasty. Looks like I should have come over for dinner today! Enjoy!

Reply #1 That does sound yummy. I've never had the authentic N.O. one. We make our own kind that's cooked differently and just as tasty. Looks like I should have come over for dinner today! Enjoy!

Thanks. You really should give the real thing a try. It's heaven on a plate.

Why don't we have a Food Channel here? That way we can exchange recipes!

Never heard of this dish, do you want to put the recipe up? Pleeeeeease   

1 lb Louisiana red beans, soaked in about 2 quarts water overnight
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
large dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
dash of tobasco sauce, or to taste
dash of soy sauce, or to taste
12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 small bag (12 oz or so) white rice

PREPARATION:
Rinse and drain soaked beans; place all the stuff in a 5 to 6-quart pot and add about 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until beans and rice are tender. Stir occasionally.

Although Cajun cuisine is not part of my motherland's favorite recipes, I have to say that red beans and rice quickly became a firm favorite of mine when I first came to the US.  Nobody else likes it, so I make it at lunchtime when they're all at work and school.  The smell just wafts through the house and I agree, it's about enough to make you eat your shirt!

Reply #5 Although Cajun cuisine is not part of my motherland's favorite recipes, I have to say that red beans and rice quickly became a firm favorite of mine when I first came to the US. Nobody else likes it, so I make it at lunchtime when they're all at work and school. The smell just wafts through the house and I agree, it's about enough to make you eat your shirt!

Nobody else likes it???? That's a dirty rotten shame. They don't know what they're missing.

---Zatarans makes a pretty good quick and easy version---

Zatarans kicks ass. In fact, Rose and I will be enjoying Red Beans and Rice with smoked sausage later on tonight. Gonna have Jiffy cornbread with it, too.

The jimbalaya is good as hell with smoked sausage, too. Damn, I made myself hungry.

Grew up on Cajun Cooking. My Sister makes a very good Red beans and rice.  But yea, I settle for Zatarains when not visiting her.

Thanks for the recipe Mason, it sounds really good!

I must now find out if I can get the beans over here, if not I will have to find an alternative bean to suit.

sounds yummy thanks