MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Creole Black Beans Categories: Crockpot, Easy, Testing Yield: 4 Servings 1 lb Cajun style sausage 2 ea 15 oz can black beans -drained 1 c Chopped onions 1 c Chopped green peppers 1 c Chopped celery 4 ea Garlic cloves - minced 1 ts Dried oregano 1 1/4 ts Dried thyme 1/2 ts Black pepper 1/2 ts White pepper 1 ea Chicken bouilon cube 2 ea Bay leaves 1 cn 14.5 oz stewed tomatoes NOTE FIRST TRY: Used Johnsonville Hot Beef Smoked Sausage. This was too spicy a sausage for this dish - the end result was just HOT but no real qualities. Try smoked sausage and add some creole seasoning along with other spices. Slice sausage into 1/2 inch sliced and brown in fry pan. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover - cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Remove bay leaves. Serve over rice. Cooked 4 hours in 4 quart crockpot. Tested 4/2/06 - see NOTE above. From: Fix it and forget it Recipes for Entertaining. MMMMM