Nat King Cole crooning that first line from “The Christmas Song” sends holiday vibes buzzing wherever you are. But have you smelled, tasted or even seen a freshly roasted chestnut? Until a few years ...

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 ...

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 ...

500g of chestnuts.water.use a sharp knife to make a long cut or a cross at the top.soak them in water for 10-15 minutes.15 minutes later...I recommend using an old or used pan to roast the chestnuts.

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 ...

There’s moisture inside that shell, which is why it’s a good idea to refrigerate fresh chestnuts. I had already learned this the hard way, when I left my first batch of fresh chestnuts out on the ...

We’re all familiar with this popular holiday song, but have you ever wondered how to roast chestnuts? Or exactly what a chestnut tree looks like? Once, American chestnut was a major component of ...