3 spicy crusted walnut Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, ribs celery, finely diced, kosher salt, garlic , smashed and finely diced, spicy sausage, casing removed, broken up into bite-size chunks, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch dice, apple cider, sage, leaves finely chopped, coarsely chopped walnuts, stale rustic bread , crusts discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes; or fresh bread slices toasted until crispy but no color, cut into 1-inch cubes, chicken stock

toasted bread cubes (from white bread, crusts removed), butter, turkey sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy ) or 1 lb italian sausage (mild or spicy), cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional), onions, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely diced, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), sliced mushrooms (very well drained , or use fresh sauteed mushrooms), granny smith apples (peeled, cored and chopped into about 1/2-inch pieces), coarsley chopped pecans, toasted (or use toasted walnuts), dried cranberries (can use more to taste), dried sage (or to taste, or use 1 tbsp fresh chopped ), black pepper, low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2-2 1/2 cups turkey broth, grated parmesan cheese (optional)