Classic stuffing - vegetarian recipe for Clifton  . thisvegetarian.com/ - The new generation -

Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 onions (2 pounds), peeled and diced
• 16 celery stalks, diced
• 10 fresh sage leaves , chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 6 cups chicken stock , or canned chicken broth
• 2 loaves stale white bread (about 36 slices), crust on, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 2 bunches)
• 2 cups pecans , toasted and chopped (optional)
• 2 cups dried cherries (optional) .