Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2012

Very good! I used fresh garlic, added a little thyme and smoked paprika, and left out the sausage. I smashed some of the beans before serving. The only thing I will change next time is to add some ham or bacon to add a little more meaty-ness to it. I served as a side so I didn't want to add sausage and make it overly meaty.

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Kerri Bear

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saginaw, Michigan, USA

Living In: Fort Lewis, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

Finally, a recipe that involves dried beans, just like paw paw used to make. A little lagniappe, whoever gets the bay leaf in their beans has to do the dishes.

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Bex Slaughter

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Hammond, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

This was a terrific red beans and rice recipe!! My husband said, "You could win awards with this dinner!" WOW!!!! Thanks so much--and I didn't even need the ham hock; it's delicious with some good andouille sausage!

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MMMICHELLE

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

This recipe is awesome. The first time I made it, the entire family enjoyed it, even those who aren't really bean-eaters. Having lived in Louisiana for a couple of years, I can honestly say this tastes truly Cajun. I'm now making it for the second time, and plan to use this recipe often.

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Megan

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

Yum, yum! So good! I wasn't exactly sure how much water because it just said to cover the beans with water. And I also wasn't sure if I should simmer covered or uncovered. 5 hours seemed like a long time uncovered. So, I did the last hour or so covered. It was really thick the next day (after being refrigerated), but I just added a little water before heating up and it was perfect for my taste. But, the taste was great! Thank you!

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semote

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

excellent combination of spices to really pump up the flavor of this traditional dish!

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Tracy

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

I expected this to be very good, but it had a bitter aftertaste that I couldn't identify or enjoy.

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Capt.Quent

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sidney, Iowa, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2011

i don't see the rice?

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ruthielaine

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

This dish was relatively simple. I made mine in a crock pot and added sausage and a little bacon rendered for flavor. When I served it to my family they devoured it! I was super impressed because we have a cajun background so I knew I was "competing" with some seriously heavy hitters in the red beans and rice department. Thanks CLFGRL!! Yours rocks!!

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