Red Beans And Rice
["1 lb. red or pinto beans", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 lb. ham pieces", "1 lb. smoked sausage", "3 bay leaves", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper"]
["Wash beans and soak in water overnight.", "Drain beans.", "Put in a large pot (cooks better in a heavy pot).", "Cut sausage in 1/2-inch pieces and brown in oil.", "Remove sausage and saute onions.", "Add all ingredients to beans.", "Cover with water and cook until tender.", "Serve over rice."]
["red", "onion", "ham pieces", "sausage", "bay leaves", "salt", "pepper"]