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Sweet n' Savory Stuffing

2 T. olive oil
1 stick butter, softened
1 bay leaf
4 stalks celery
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 apples, chopped
salt & pepper
3 T. poultry seasoning
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
8 cups cubed stuffing mix
2 to 3 cups chicken stock

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Preheat oven to 375º. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil to skillet and 4 tablespoons butter. Add bay leaf and add the vegetables. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables and apples begin to soften, then add parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and mix. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft but not wet. Butter a casserole dish with remaining butter and add stuffing after removing bay leaf. Bake 15-20 minutes until crisp on top. Yield: 8 Servings