Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons of butter
• 2 large onions, diced
• 8 stalks of celery, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
• 5 large fresh sage leaves, chopped, or 1 tablespoon of crushed dried sage
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 loaf of stale white bread, or bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries

Method:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions, celery and mushrooms, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent.
2. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook another 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup stock and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add onion mixture to bread in a large bowl.
5. Add all other remaining ingredients and stir well.
6. Add additional stock if the dressing seems too dry.