Chestnuts roasting over an open fire is a classic winter time image, thanks to Nat King Cole. But the origins of this holiday staple span long before the jazz singer crooned about the food. Here is a ...

Roasted Chestnuts are a classic winter treat and this recipe adds a sweet spiced sauce to top it all off. Oven roasted chestnuts with buttery cinnamon topping is so simple to make as scent of toasted ...

December is a month for feasting -- which is not necessarily to say gorging, though it sometimes seems like it. Eating well is not the same thing as stuffing yourself and eating sensibly is not the ...

You don't need an open fire to roast chestnuts; using an oven can fill your home with sweet aromas. Roasting chestnuts in the oven is easy and results in sweet, buttery, and tender nuts ready for ...

These star-topped pies are inspired by an Italian Christmas treat known as Chestnut Tortelli, where a spiced chocolate and chestnut filling is encased inside a sweet pasta dough, then baked. This ...

After singing about them for years, it’s high time we actually roast some chestnuts at home. While they’re not over an open fire, this holiday recipe will leave your guests wanting more. It used to be ...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" is the first step of my favorite Brussels sprouts recipe. Local chestnuts, now in season, grow in southern Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri and are smaller than the ...

Chestnuts are making their seasonal appearance right now, over open fires and otherwise. And if these buttery delights aren’t part your regular winter routine, we’re here to help. For starters, when ...

The Holey-Pan Method: Use this method for open fires, gas stoves, bonfires, and barbecues. Pick up an old uncoated metal pan from a secondhand store (or sacrifice an exhausted one of your own), and ...

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Note: Once the chestnuts are roasted, wrap them in a heavy towel to trap the steam as they cool. This loosens the shell, making them easier to peel. Store roasted, peeled fresh chestnuts in a covered ...