Sweet Almond Stuffing

Ingredients

 * 1 	lbs  	Loaf wheat bread, cubed
 * 1/3 	cup 	Almonds, slivered
 * 1 	cup 	Onions, diced
 * 3 	tbsp 	Olive oil
 * 1 	cup 	Apple, diced
 * 1/3 	cup 	Raisins
 * 2 	tbsp 	Parsley
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	Thyme
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	Sage
 * 4 	cup 	Vegetable stock
 * Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet & toast in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring occaasionally during that time. in a small skillet, toast the almonds over very low heat until lightly browned & aromatic, about 5 minutes. in a stock pot, heat oil. Saute the onion & celery until the onion is soft & translucent. Add the apple & the raisins & saute for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in the bread cubes & almonds. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a large casserole dish & bake until browned on top, about 45 minutes.