Buttery, slightly sweet cooked chestnuts are a dream in desserts, such as Nigella Lawson's chestnut pavlova, and in savory dishes, like Wolfgang Puck's creamy chestnut soup. Here, all of our best ...

Astonishingly versatile, chestnuts shine in savoury dishes as well as they do in sweet. Here’s how to make the most of this autumn’s crop ...

Roasted chestnuts are a delectable munch after a holiday meal, but they are also a quintessential component of many Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes, from stuffings and side dishes to warm, ...

If you haven’t tried Chinese stuffing before, you’re in for a treat. This version is smoky, savory and sweet all at once. You could also substitute tofu gan (that’s dried, seasoned tofu) for a ...

Earthy chestnuts and rich chocolate make for a deliciously dense pudding cake. There’s nothing more festive than a sweet ...

This homemade hot chocolate recipe for 2 is filled with swirls of chocolate laced creamy milk and a roasted chestnuts. Whip up a batch of this piping hot, nutty beverage for happy (marshmallow ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...

“CHESTNUTS TASTE like it’s cold out. They get me all worked up.” So writes the pastry chef of New York City’s Del Posto restaurant in his debut cookbook, “Brooks Headley’s Fancy Desserts.” I know just ...

While our culinary memories of the American chestnut have mostly faded, the fruit of the "bread tree" as it is sometimes called, remains firmly rooted in European and Asian tradition. Andrea Guastella ...

Raw, boiled, fried, grilled, pickled, or candied, water chestnuts are culinary gems that are a delight to make several kinds of dishes - dimsums, salads, starters or even desserts. They are indeed an ...