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

Here is some general advice for handling and preparing chestnuts, to get the best from them. Fresh chestnuts are in season October, November and December. Look for heavy nuts with glossy, ...

FOOD is almost religion to the French, but never more so than at the holidays. One of the most alluring traditions from a country that invented foie gras and perfected chocolate is reveillon, the late ...

1. Trim the bottoms of the sprouts and cut each in half. Bring a large pan of water to a boil, adding 1 teaspoon salt. Add sprouts and time 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain, rinse with cold ...

Chestnuts are among the ingredients that capture the holiday spirit. That's been true now for centuries, with chestnuts figuring prominently in celebrations grand and humble across the Western world.

Curious about how to cook chestnuts without resorting to an open fire? Try this delicious chestnut porridge recipe. It'll be your new favorite breakfast. Chestnuts aren’t just for the holidays. Here’s ...

Air Frying chestnuts is the perfect alternative to roasting them in the oven. In fact, they only need 1 ingredient and 15 minutes cooking time! Air fryer chestnuts have a buttery sweet potato-esque ...

Crispy fritters made from grated water chestnuts make for an excellent breakfast snack or side dish option. Mix grated water ...

“They’ll explode if you don’t cut the nuts!” he said. He placed his chestnuts on a pan in which he had drilled holes, so the shells of the chestnuts could get nice and charred while the insides cooked ...