red beans and rice

1 lb kidney beans
8 cups water

2 medium onions
6-8 cloves garlic
2 celery stalks
2 tbsp cajun type seasoning of your choice (make sure to add some cayenne to make it spicy)
1 bay leaf

Soak kidney beans overnight in the water.  The next day bring to a rapid boil (more than just a simmer) and boil 1.5 hrs (do not change water).  While coming up to boil, in a saute pan saute 1 onion 3-4 garlic cloves and celery.  After softened, add to the beans and include bay leaf.  After 1.5 hrs chop up the other onion and garlic, sauté until soft, add in your spices and saute another minute or so.  Add this into the beans and drop the beans to a simmer.  Simmer another 1.5 hours (or more depending on your taste).  Beans should form a nice broth/gravy and break apart.