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 ...

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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 ...

If the only reason you’re familiar with a chestnut is because you’ve heard “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole a hundred times already this holiday season, you’re not alone. Up until recently, I’d ...