8 tablespoons sweet butter |
2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions |
6 stalks celery, coarsely chopped |
3 tart apples, chunked (don't peel) |
1 lb bulk sage sausage (turkey is fine!) |
3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread |
3 cups coarsely crumbled whole wheat bread, homemade if possible |
3 cups coarsely crumbled white bread, homemade if possible |
4 -8 garlic cloves, minced (to taste...this really makes a difference, adds fabulous flavor!!) |
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans |
1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries |
2 teaspoons thyme |
1 teaspoon sage |
salt & pepper |
1/2 cup italian parsley, chopped |
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup turkey broth |