First impressions should never be underestimated. They can kick off a party to a terrific start, often with little extra effort for the host. A burst of music, a pint-sized greeter to take your coat, ...

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

The Holey-Pan Method: Use this method for open fires, gas stoves, bonfires, and barbecues. Pick up an old uncoated metal pan from a secondhand store (or sacrifice an exhausted one of your own), and ...

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 ...

This silky soup shows off the buttery and sweet flavor of roasted chestnuts and is the perfect cure to a chilly winter day. Instructions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a paring knife, make an ...

Andrea Guastella, executive chef and co-owner of Ramsey's L’Arte Della Pasticceria bakery, is rooting for the return of the ...

Did you know chestnuts are full of vitamin C? Here are eight chestnut recipes so you can get your fill, all winter long. For some reason, chestnuts don’t get as much attention as, say, peanuts, ...

IT all started with marrons glaces, each candied chestnut wrapped in burnished foil, tucked into a beautiful box. The best are moist and sweet to the core but retain the full flavor of mellow, earthy ...

Note: This makes a simple, colorful side dish. Toss in leftover cooked chicken or pork and call it a simple dinner. I don't peel the sweet potatoes (the peels add texture and flavor). Preheat the oven ...

One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving at my parent's house since I was a teenager has always been when after my father finishes making gravy, he calls me into the kitchen to share the turkey ...