Water chestnuts aren't actually nuts at all. Learn what they are, how they keep their crunch after cooking, and the best ways ...

You don't need an open fire to roast chestnuts; using an oven can fill your home with sweet aromas. Roasting chestnuts in the oven is easy and results in sweet, buttery, and tender nuts ready for ...

“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 ...

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 ...

To prepare the chestnuts in the pan, first make a cross-cut on the top of the chestnuts (1). Place them in a bowl, cover them with cold water (2), and let them soak for 15 minutes (3). Drain and dry ...

Chestnuts can be boiled or roasted. We prefer the latter. Either way, begin by cutting an X in the flat side of the nut, cutting through the tough outer shell but not into the flesh. Some cookbooks ...

Join us in the heart of the village as we prepare a simple but mouthwatering meal, crispy chicken wings and golden-fried chestnuts. Cooked outdoors with fresh ingredients and traditional methods, this ...

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 ...

Roasting chestnuts is a traditional holiday activity. But, if you gathered the nuts yourself make sure they are in fact chestnuts and not horse chestnuts or buckeyes, which are poisonous. There are ...

To make your water chestnut smoothie even more exciting, try adding flavors like ginger or mint. Ginger gives a spicy kick ...