Chef Emeril J. Lagasse III on Instagram: "Red Beans and Rice, it’s a Monday tradition here in New Orleans. 🫘 🍚 Red Beans and Rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon Emeril’s Original Essence or other Creole seasoning 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 smoked ham hock 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into ½-inch thick rounds ½ pound diced smoked ham 1 pound dried red kidney