To prepare boiled chestnuts, first choose the chestnuts, discarding any with holes or that are open. Then transfer them to a bowl and completely cover them with room-temperature water (1). Let the ...

As delicious as fresh chestnuts are, there’s no denying that preparing them can be a real pain in the neck. The shell comes off with no problem -- it’s thin and pliable. It’s the skin underneath ...

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 ...