Holiday Nut Loaf

                                                                             
                                                                   This yummy nut loaf is gluten free

Makes 3 loaves for 12

1. Sauté in large pot in the order given     

                        2 Tbs                             Olive oil

                        2                                    Onions 

                        2 large                           Carrots, chopped

                        3 stalks                          Celery, chopped

                        1                                    Leek, sliced thin

                        1 ½ lbs                          Mushrooms, Shitake and Button 

                        4 Tbs                             Ginger, peeled and chopped

                        I head                            Garlic, peeled and chopped

2. Turn heat off and add: 

                        1½  cup                         Rice, cooked

                        1 ½ cups                       Almond, chopped

                        1 cup                             Walnuts, chopped

                        ½ cup                            Pine Nuts

                        4                                    Eggs

                        ½ cup                            Parmesan cheese

                        1                                    Lemon zest

                        1 cup                             Cheddar cheese, grated

                        1 Tb each                      Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme

                                                              Salt and Pepper to taste

3. Place in two buttered loaf pans.

    Bake at 350º for 45 to 60 minutes. Test with toothpick or knife