Chestnut recipes

Chestnuts are in season from October to December. Forage for your own or use shop-bought chestnuts and use them in these recipes.

Want to learn how cook chestnuts at home? Take a look at our chestnut guide, here.

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Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream

Brussels sprouts recipes

Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream

Roast sprouts with bacon and chestnuts until the veg are just tender, then stir throughcr eam for an unapologetically decadent...

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Black garlic and clementine nut roast

Nut recipes

Black garlic and clementine nut roast

Nut roasts get such a bad rep for being dry and tasteless, when they should be anything but! This isn’t...

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Creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio

Polenta recipes

Creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio

The warm Italian embrace of this unashamedly autumnal dish is hard to resist. A bed of buttery polenta is adorned...

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Pot-roast guinea fowl with chestnuts and spiced gravy

Chestnut recipes

Pot-roast guinea fowl with chestnuts and spiced gravy

Guinea fowl is perfect for pot braising, a method ideal for keeping this lean bird moist and tender. The heady...

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Beef stew with orange and chestnuts

Beef stew recipes

Beef stew with orange and chestnuts

Rich, hearty and full of flavour, this is the perfect winter supper with the sweet earthy flavour of the chestnuts...

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Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Patisserie recipes

Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut...

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Chestnut parfait with chocolate bourbon caramel

Chestnut recipes

Chestnut parfait with chocolate bourbon caramel

Creamy chestnut purée is perfect for making into all sorts of wonderful desserts, including this decadent parfait, which comes topped...

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Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage

Sausage pasta recipes

Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage

A wonderful combination of flavours takes centre stage in this autumnal pasta dish. If you can, use Italian sausages than...

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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Make-ahead Christmas recipes

Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Get ready for Christmas with this freeze-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Silky, caramelised onions combined with chestnuts, pears...

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Mont Blanc chestnut meringues

Meringue recipes

Mont Blanc chestnut meringues

Crisp yet slightly chewy meringues always make a heavenly dessert and these Mont Blanc versions, topped with chestnut purée, marrons...

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Chestnut and leek stuffed chicken supremes

Creamy chicken recipes

Chestnut and leek stuffed chicken supremes

We’ve used whole chestnuts and chestnut purée to really hero this earthy, nutty ingredient. Paired with iron-rich greens, bacon and...

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Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

Vegan Christmas recipes

Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

This vegan wellington makes a standout centrepiece whatever the occasion. A mixture of miso mushrooms, sweet butternut and chestnuts are...

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Chocolate and chestnut éclairs

Chestnut recipes

Chocolate and chestnut éclairs

These choux pastry chocolate éclairs, filled with chestnut purée and drizzled with chocolate icing. are a true afternoon tea classic....

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Creamy mushroom and chestnut pork with apple

Creamy pork recipes

Creamy mushroom and chestnut pork with apple

Pork chops are sweetened with apple and cooked in a creamy mushroom and chestnut sauce – a decadent dish for a...

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Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington

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Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington

Calling all vegetarians, this meat-free wellington encased in a chewy brioche crust makes for a stunning veggie centrepiece. Great as...

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Shiitake mushroom and chestnut risotto

Vegetarian risotto recipes

Shiitake mushroom and chestnut risotto

This gorgeous autumnal risotto, make with shiitake mushrooms and chestnuts, is the perfect vegetarian meal for two on a cosy...

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