It’s officially the holiday season, which means it’s the best time of the year to test your skills baking gingerbread cookies for the first time, and romanticize roasting chestnuts on an open fire.

Jennifer Thornton, owner of Buttercream & Olive Oil cooking school in North Royalton, is a big fan of chestnuts. She uses them to make fillings and doughs. “Chestnuts have a rich, earthy flavor that ...

Blend roasted chestnuts with vegetable broth, onions, and garlic until smooth. Add cream or coconut milk for richness and ...

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 ...

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love” —Hamilton Wright Mabie One of the many joys of cooking during the holiday season is experimenting with new ingredients to ...

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 ...

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 ...