Even if you haven’t got a open fire to roast them on, chestnuts are so versatile, they can add flavour all manner of dishes, savoury or sweet. And, at this time of year, “I urge you to seek them out”, ...

Chestnuts are a seasonal tree nut with a long history, popular in many cuisines. American chestnuts are sweeter than European chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts must be scored and cooked before eating to ...

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and oil, and add the onion, rosemary, and a pinch of salt. Cook gently over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken stock ...

Wolfgang Puck's silky-smooth autumnal soup showcases sweet and earthy chestnuts with fruity ruby port and luscious heavy cream. Layered with earthy Swiss chard and meaty chestnuts, Justin Chapple's ...

Chestnuts are all the rage these days. You see them in all the magazines – recipes for chestnut soup with fresh ginger, chestnut fillings for cakes, pork stuffed with chestnuts. A quick visit to only ...

When sweetened chestnut puree was hard to find, Frances Sellers roasted and shelled the chestnuts, then pureed them with maple syrup to taste. Instead of the topping recipe here, you also could simply ...

When the chill of winter sets in, certain traditions bring warmth and nostalgia to households worldwide. Among them is the iconic image of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a seasonal ritual that ...

When roasted, they're the essence of Christmas, but chestnuts are far too versatile to be just a festive fixture.