Chestnut recipes
Chestnuts are in season from October to December. Forage for your own or use shop-bought chestnuts and use them in these recipes.
Want to learn how cook chestnuts at home? Take a look at our chestnut guide, here.
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream
Roast sprouts with bacon and chestnuts until the veg are just tender, then stir throughcr eam for an unapologetically decadent...
Nut recipes
Black garlic and clementine nut roast
Nut roasts get such a bad rep for being dry and tasteless, when they should be anything but! This isn’t...
Polenta recipes
Creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio
The warm Italian embrace of this unashamedly autumnal dish is hard to resist. A bed of buttery polenta is adorned...
Chestnut recipes
Pot-roast guinea fowl with chestnuts and spiced gravy
Guinea fowl is perfect for pot braising, a method ideal for keeping this lean bird moist and tender. The heady...
Beef stew recipes
Beef stew with orange and chestnuts
Rich, hearty and full of flavour, this is the perfect winter supper with the sweet earthy flavour of the chestnuts...
Patisserie recipes
Chocolate and chestnut macarons
Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut...
Chestnut recipes
Chestnut parfait with chocolate bourbon caramel
Creamy chestnut purée is perfect for making into all sorts of wonderful desserts, including this decadent parfait, which comes topped...
Sausage pasta recipes
Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage
A wonderful combination of flavours takes centre stage in this autumnal pasta dish. If you can, use Italian sausages than...
Make-ahead Christmas recipes
Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing
Get ready for Christmas with this freeze-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Silky, caramelised onions combined with chestnuts, pears...
Meringue recipes
Mont Blanc chestnut meringues
Crisp yet slightly chewy meringues always make a heavenly dessert and these Mont Blanc versions, topped with chestnut purée, marrons...
Creamy chicken recipes
Chestnut and leek stuffed chicken supremes
We’ve used whole chestnuts and chestnut purée to really hero this earthy, nutty ingredient. Paired with iron-rich greens, bacon and...
Vegan Christmas recipes
Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington
This vegan wellington makes a standout centrepiece whatever the occasion. A mixture of miso mushrooms, sweet butternut and chestnuts are...
Chestnut recipes
Chocolate and chestnut éclairs
These choux pastry chocolate éclairs, filled with chestnut purée and drizzled with chocolate icing. are a true afternoon tea classic....
Creamy pork recipes
Creamy mushroom and chestnut pork with apple
Pork chops are sweetened with apple and cooked in a creamy mushroom and chestnut sauce – a decadent dish for a...
Favourite vegetarian recipes
Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington
Calling all vegetarians, this meat-free wellington encased in a chewy brioche crust makes for a stunning veggie centrepiece. Great as...
Vegetarian risotto recipes
Shiitake mushroom and chestnut risotto
This gorgeous autumnal risotto, make with shiitake mushrooms and chestnuts, is the perfect vegetarian meal for two on a cosy...
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