Red Beans And Rice Creole Style
["1 c. western dry red beans", "4 c. water", "1 lb. hot Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices", "1/2 c. chopped onions", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. marjoram", "1 bay leaf", "red and black pepper to taste", "1 (28 oz.) can peeled tomatoes", "1 c. uncooked rice", "1/2 c. coarsely chopped celery", "1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped"]
["Wash beans. Soak beans in water overnight.", "Brown sausage in large saucepan or Dutch oven.", "Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onions and garlic to pan and cook until tender.", "Add beans and soaking liquid, salt, marjoram, bay leaf and pepper.", "Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender."]
["red beans", "water", "hot Italian sausage", "onions", "clove garlic", "salt", "marjoram", "bay leaf", "red", "tomatoes", "rice", "celery", "green bell pepper"]