Red Beans And Rice(Southern Dish)  
["1 lb. red beans", "1 onion", "1 garlic clove", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "2 qt. water", "1 lb. ham or salt meat", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. red pepper", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. cooked dry rice"]
["Wash beans and soak overnight or from 4 to 5 hours in cold water. Drain water. Place in a pot and cover with cold water. Heat slowly.", "Add seasonings with meat, onion and chopped garlic. Boil at least 2 hours or until beans are tender.", "Add rice.", "Mix well and let steam 10 minutes.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["red beans", "onion", "garlic", "thyme", "water", "ham", "pepper", "red pepper", "salt", "rice"]