How's yo mama an 'em?

It's rainy and cool today after temperatures in the 90's last week. So it seemed like a good day for a hot meal.

Red Beans and Rice (from the incomparable MaryBeth)

2 TBSP olive oil
1 lb. fully-cooked smoked sausage, sliced (you can use regular or turkey sausage)
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 14 1/2 -16 oz cans red kidney beans (New Orleans style, if available)
1 C chicken broth
1 tsp or more Cajun seasoning ( I like Tony Cachares)

1. Heat olive oil in large, heavy Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and saute until onion is brown; about 15 minutes.

2. Mix in kidney beans with their juices, broth and seasoning. Reduce heat to med-low. Cover and simmer until flavors are blended and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally. (about 45 minutes)

I serve this over rice with corn bread on the side. I usually make a vegetable as well, but I had salad for lunch and I was feeling lazy. A side salad is good. This is always even better the second day.