Three-Nut Meatless Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Chop or process the walnuts and pecans to get pieces about 1/8-inch.
2. 2
   (You're trying to preserve some texture to simulate ground meat.
3. 3
   ).
4. 4
   Grind the almonds to a meal.
5. 5
   Combine the chopped nuts with the almond meal, bread crumbs, onion, celery, parsley, dill, paprika, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Add the eggs.
7. 7
   Pour in milk and stir.
8. 8
   Add just enough to make the mixture moist but not soupy, firm not sticky.
9. 9
   Spoon into a very well oiled loaf pan and smooth the top.
10. 10
    (A glass pan gives a browner crust.)
11. 11
    Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Reduce heat to 250 and abke 124 minutes longer until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
13. 13
    Cool upside down for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Loosen with a knife and remove.
15. 15
    Cool completely before slicing.