Gourmet Corn Bread Dressing Recipe

• 3 1/2 c. day-old corn bread, crumbled
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 1/3 c. water chestnuts
• 1/2 c. pine nuts or possibly minced pecans
• 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
• 4 lg. mushrooms, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dillweed
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. minced scallions, including green top
• 1/4 c. butter
• 4-6 ounce pork sausage (optional)
• 1/2 c. chicken stock or possibly broth

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