December is a month for feasting -- which is not necessarily to say gorging, though it sometimes seems like it. Eating well is not the same thing as stuffing yourself and eating sensibly is not the ...

Rumaki is a mid century modern appetizer recipe featuring bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. These are great to put out at a ...

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 ...

Chestnuts roasting over an open fire is a classic winter time image, thanks to Nat King Cole. But the origins of this holiday staple span long before the jazz singer crooned about the food. Here is a ...

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 ...

After singing about them for years, it’s high time we actually roast some chestnuts at home. While they’re not over an open fire, this holiday recipe will leave your guests wanting more. It used to be ...

1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. With a sharp paring knife, cut a cross in the flat side of the shell of each chestnut. Cut through the shell so the nuts will be easy to peel, but try not to ...

For wild mushrooms and chestnuts: Slice and quarter fresh mushrooms. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium to high heat. When oil is smoking, sauté mushrooms in 2 batches if ...

Roasted Chestnuts are a classic winter treat and this recipe adds a sweet spiced sauce to top it all off. Oven roasted chestnuts with buttery cinnamon topping is so simple to make as scent of toasted ...