Herman's corn bread stuffing

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter
5Shallots, chopped
1largeOnion, chopped
¼poundsChicken livers, chopped
½cupPine nuts, toasted
¼cupSliver almonds, toasted
1cloveGarlic, minced
½cupDry white wine combined with
¼cupChopped dried apricots and
¼cupRaisins
1Herbed Corn Bread (recipe), crumbled
1cupCooked rice
1poundsCan whole chestnuts, drained
¼cupHoney
1Tart apple, cored, chopped
1teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonAllspice
½teaspoonDried thyme
½teaspoonDried oregano
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and onion and cook until soft. Add chicken livers, nuts and garlicand continue cooking, stirring constantly, until livers are just firm. Stir in wine-fruit mixtue and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. 2. Turn into large mixing bowl and blend in remaining ingredients. Ahead: Stuffing can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.

Cover and store in refrigerator, or freeze up to 1 month. Thaw completely in refrigerator before using. Leftover, cooked stuffing can be frozen. Makes enough stuffing for a 12-15 pound turkey.