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Holiday-Worthy Chestnut Recipes

December 15, 2015
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Chestnuts, an often overlooked treat, add silkiness and toasty flavor to a medley of delicious holiday-ready recipes. Allow yourself to be seduced by the nutty-sweet aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts, a true seasonal treasure. The flavor is rich and faintly sweet, with hints of caramel. From ice cream and cakes to beautifully pureed soups, chestnuts will enrich many dishes perfect for your next holiday roast. 
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Chocolate-Chestnut Cream Bites

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Try our picture-perfect phyllo dough poppers. For an elegant presentation, spoon the filling into a piping bag, and then fill the shells.

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Seared Scallops with Chestnut Puree

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Pan-seared, caramelized scallops bring their own natural sweetness into play, while browned butter boosts richness and fresh thyme adds herbal brightness. It's a fancy-seeming dish with exquisite flavor balance that's a breeze to put together, letting you spend more time with your company than stoveside.

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Chestnut Hummus

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This homemade hummus is a great appetizer for holiday parties and casual dinner get-togethers alike. Healthy dippers include baby carrots, bell peppers, pita chips, radishes, jicama, and sugar snap peas.

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Chestnut Spice Milk Shakes

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Who cares that it's cold outside! Nutmeg and cardamom add a special seasonal flair to this shake that makes it worth every shiver.

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Chestnut Soup

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Chestnuts aren't just for roasting on an open fire. Here, they unite with ginger, allspice, and brandy for a snuggly soup. 

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Sausage and Chestnut Dressing

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Chestnuts add texture and earthy flavor to your typical sausage dressing. If you aren't up for roasting and opening your own, find whole roasted chestnuts, in a pouch or jar, in the baking aisle.

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Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts and Cranberries

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The nutty, almost smoky flavor of wild rice pairs beautifully with game birds and other poultry. Bright bits of dried cranberries, fresh herbs, and sliced carrot give this side dish definite curb appeal.

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Chestnut, Cranberry, and Leek Stuffing

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The delicious mix of flavors is sure to make an impression on your family and friends.

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Farro Minestrone with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Chestnuts

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Spelt (called farro in Italy) is an ancient, unhybridized form of wheat that adds fiber to this soup.

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Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Raisins

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Italian Ciabatta bread is studded with chestnuts and raisins. This recipe is perfect for the bread stuffing lovers–but with a little Mediterranean flair.

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Roasted Chestnut Soup with Thyme Cream

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Roasting bottled chestnuts brings back fresh-toasted flavor. The vibrant color of this soup is sure to be a treat to the eyes as well!

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Chestnut Ice Cream

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Chestnuts are really absorbent, so when straining the custard, press them firmly to extract as much of the liquid as possible.  

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Maple and Calvados-Glazed Pork Crown Roast with Apple-Chestnut Puree

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This simple yet spectacular-looking crown roast earned our Test Kitchens' highest rating. If you can't find Calvados, use a combination of three parts brandy to one part apple cider.

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Chestnut Beef Stew

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Chestnuts are surprisingly low in fat. Enjoy them in this warming entrée for chilly nights.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

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Brussels sprouts are finest in winter. Trim and cut the sprouts up to a day ahead, then keep refrigerated in a zip-top plastic bag. Once roasted, the outer leaves become nutty and crispy, turning this delicious winter vegetable into a crunchy, roasty delight. Topped with chestnuts, this is an easy side for entertaining that comes together in minutes.

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    1 of 15 Chocolate-Chestnut Cream Bites
    2 of 15 Seared Scallops with Chestnut Puree
    3 of 15 Chestnut Hummus
    4 of 15 Chestnut Spice Milk Shakes
    5 of 15 Chestnut Soup
    6 of 15 Sausage and Chestnut Dressing
    7 of 15 Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Chestnuts and Cranberries
    8 of 15 Chestnut, Cranberry, and Leek Stuffing
    9 of 15 Farro Minestrone with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Chestnuts
    10 of 15 Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Raisins
    11 of 15 Roasted Chestnut Soup with Thyme Cream
    12 of 15 Chestnut Ice Cream
    13 of 15 Maple and Calvados-Glazed Pork Crown Roast with Apple-Chestnut Puree
    14 of 15 Chestnut Beef Stew
    15 of 15 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

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