Red Kidney Beans
["1 lb. red kidney beans", "1/2 lb. ham or other meat", "8 to 10 c. water", "1 onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic", "1/2 stalk celery, chopped", "2 Tbsp. parsley", "2 bay leaves", "meat drippings", "salt to taste"]
["Cook beans in a large pot, covered; cook on low.", "Add ham or other seasoning meat to beans.", "In meat drippings, saut onions, garlic, celery, parsley and bay leaves; add to beans and cook for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.", "Add water if necessary while cooking.", "Cook until done. Serve over rice and serve."]
["red kidney beans", "ham", "water", "onion", "clove garlic", "celery", "parsley", "bay leaves", "salt"]