Water chestnuts, commonly known as Singhara, arrive just as winter begins and are one of the most nourishing seasonal superfoods. They are low in calories, high in nutrients, and perfectly suited for ...

Do not eat fresh chestnuts raw: It's essential to roast or cook fresh chestnuts before eating or adding them to preparations.

To prepare the cups of amaretti, chestnuts, and mascarpone, start by selecting and scoring the chestnuts, then boil them in a pressure cooker for about 15 minutes or in a regular pot for 30 minutes.

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 ...

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Water chestnuts are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used to whip up delicious breakfast options ...

On a perfect pumpkin-carving afternoon many years ago, my Swiss father taught me to use a knife on a much smaller, less colorful canvas: the chestnut. My lesson started at a local farm stand, where ...

Fresh chestnuts are in season October, November and December. Look for heavy nuts with glossy, tight-fitting shells, free of blemishes, mold and pinholes from weevils. Remember chestnuts are ...

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 ...