Don't forget to score your chestnut shells before you roast them or they could explode. You can also add flavorings like ...

Get into the holiday spirit with our easy technique for roasting chestnuts in your oven. You've no doubt heard crooners like Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby sing about roasting chestnuts on an open fire ...

FOOD is almost religion to the French, but never more so than at the holidays. One of the most alluring traditions from a country that invented foie gras and perfected chocolate is reveillon, the late ...

What is Kuri Kinton? Kuri Kinton (栗金団) is an important element of traditional Japanese “Osechi Ryori” (おせち料理) or New Year’s meal. The brilliant golden colour of this dish symbolises wealth and ...

The walnut, pecan and chestnut trees are loaded this year. With that, I have had several inquiries about how to prepare and use chestnuts in recipes. Chestnuts look strange as they grow in a spiny ...

There’s moisture inside that shell, which is why it’s a good idea to refrigerate fresh chestnuts. I had already learned this the hard way, when I left my first batch of fresh chestnuts out on the ...

Singhada, or chestnuts, are a nutritional powerhouse offering many health advantages. These low-fat, gluten-free seeds are ...

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 ...