Chestnut Loaf

* 1½ cups shelled raw chestnut meats, ground

* 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs

* 1½ cups celery, minced

* 1 cup carrot, finely ground

* 3 eggs, well beaten

* ½ cup cream or vegetable broth

* 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

* salt and pepper to taste

Prepare fresh chestnuts according to the instructions for "Removing Chestnut Meat from the Shell". Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Grind chestnuts and mix all ingredients in a bowl and place in a greased loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until nicely browned.

(Recipe adapted from the Michigan Nut Growers Association Cookbook, "The Nut Jar")