Cornbread Dressing with pecans

1 lb sliced bacon 1/3 cup reserved bacon fat 2 medium onions , chopped 3 medium celery ribs , with leaves chopped 2 granny smith apples , peeled, cored, and[...]

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups low-fat milk 4 large eggs 9 ounces[...]

12 cups cornbread, cooked & crumbled 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided use) 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried sage salt black pepper , freshly[...]