Festive Caribbean Stuffing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons onions, finely diced
3 tablespoons celery, finely diced
2 teaspoons thyme, leaves only
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
4 cups dried bread, crust included (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
1 cup broccoli floret (cut up in salted water)
1 cup calabaza pumpkin, cubed and roasted (or butternut squash)
salt
black pepper (freshly ground)

Preparation

Bake cubed bread in an oven at 300\u00b0F until crisp and dry.
Melt the oil and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Add the garlic and onions and saute until golden brown.
Add the salt, black pepper, celery, fresh herbs, spices, bread crumbs, raisins, and half the broccoli and half the pumpkin.
Mix well and add the stock.
Lower the heat, cover pot and simmer for about 20 minutes.