Black Beans Ham Hocks(Servings:  4)  
["1 bell pepper", "1 onion", "1 clove garlic", "1 tsp. cumin or to taste", "1 tsp. pepper (black)", "salt to taste", "2 ham hocks", "1 bay leaf", "hot sauce to taste", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 lb. black beans"]
["Let beans soak overnight.", "Chop pepper (bell), onion and garlic; fry lightly with ham hocks, bay leaf and butter until it looks yummy.", "Drain bacon and wash.", "Combine pan mixture with beans in same juice.", "Add hot sauce to taste.", "Cook on low 4 to 5 hours or until mushy.", "Serve over rice with green onions."]
["bell pepper", "onion", "clove garlic", "cumin", "pepper", "salt", "ham hocks", "bay leaf", "hot sauce", "butter", "black beans"]