Make perfect chestnuts in your microwave in minutes! These warm nuts make the perfect quick appetizer or snack option for the ...

I grew up in Boston with roasting chestnuts, so I know firsthand about their delicious flavor and of course how to prepare them. The Italians in our family score the nut only once across the round ...

Place water chestnuts in a small bowl, cover with soy sauce, and let soak for a few minutes. Remove and wrap chestnuts with one piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in baking dish. Top ...

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 ...

This method for roasting chestnuts makes the flesh sweet and tender and the nuts easy to peel--perfect for using in recipes or serving as a marvelous winter hors d'oeuvre with drinks. I score the ...

It seems the best way to cook chestnuts is indeed over an open fire, so the flames can touch the shells. I briefly considered asking my husband to drill holes into an old skillet and take the ...

Roasted chestnuts should be cosy, not chewy. Yet households across Britain report bitter bites and stubborn skins spoiling weekend plans. Seasonal stalls make them look effortless, but home kitchens ...

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 ...