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

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 ...

“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 ...

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost cooking chestnut stuffing on the stove. … Okay, so maybe those aren’t exactly the right lyrics, but when someone says “chestnuts,” it’s the first thing ...

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”, ...

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