First impressions should never be underestimated. They can kick off a party to a terrific start, often with little extra effort for the host. A burst of music, a pint-sized greeter to take your coat, ...

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 ...

As unusual as they may seem at first, bacon-wrapped water chestnuts disappear fast once guests take their first bite. The reason is simple. This retro appetizer hits every texture and flavor note at ...

This silky soup shows off the buttery and sweet flavor of roasted chestnuts and is the perfect cure to a chilly winter day. Instructions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a paring knife, make an ...

Place chestnuts flat side down on a work surface, using a sharp paring knife carefully score an X on the rounded side of the chestnut Soak the chestnuts for two minutes in hot water Drain and dry the ...

If you're foraging for wild chestnuts, don't confuse edible sweet chestnuts with unrelated (and inedible) horse chestnuts - also known as conkers. Wild British sweet chestnuts are not fully ripe until ...

Rumaki is a mid century modern appetizer recipe featuring bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. These are great to put out at a party or festive gathering because they get people talking — mostly because ...

I'm very much a child of the '80s, so a lot of the comforting recipes I remember from my childhood come from that time. My uncle Wen used to make these for every holiday, and I still love them.

Cut strips of bacon into equal thirds. Wrap water chestnuts with bacon, using a toothpick to secure. Bake them 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven, drain excess grease. In a bowl, mix sugar, mayo, ketchup ...