Chestnuts can be boiled or roasted. We prefer the latter. Either way, begin by cutting an X in the flat side of the nut, cutting through the tough outer shell but not into the flesh. Some cookbooks ...

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 ...

Today's Kitchen Basics video is a holiday special: How to roast and peel fresh chestnuts. Chestnuts are a hallmark of the season - and the fresh ones are incomparable - but if you've never handled ...

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” The opening line of one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time paints a scene that’s warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably festive — crackling fire, winter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweetened water chestnut strips make for an easy-to-make snack that can be found at local markets in Thailand or Indonesia . ...

Chestnuts have been an important part of our diet for thousands of years. Going as far back as the days of the ancient Greeks, these starchy, nutritionally rich nuts have been dried and ground into ...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." The opening line of one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time paints a scene that's warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably festive - crackling fire, winter ...