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, ...

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 ...

Then I turned to Google. How do you store chestnuts How to roast chestnuts What even are chestnuts I stumbled on a YouTube video called “How to Roast Chestnuts," a low-key production featuring organic ...

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 ...

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 ...

The walnut, pecan and chestnut trees are loaded this year. With that, I have had several inquiries about how to prepare and use chestnuts in recipes. Chestnuts look strange as they grow in a spiny ...

Most of us enjoying snacking on and cooking with nuts throughout the year, but we often forget about chestnuts. Now in peak season, chestnuts are a perfect addition to many holiday dishes. Freshly ...

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 ...

The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) is a big beautiful tree that provides green shade in the summer and displays a stunning array of fall foliage in autumn. It then loses its leaves, as ...

Chef Anthony Strong's Squash Gnocchi with Amaretti Crumbs.Russell Yip / The Chronicle Chef Anthony Strong is seen in his home kitchen.Russell Yip / The Chronicle Chef Anthony Strong pokes holes with a ...