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.

Try a creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio, our black garlic and clementine nut roast will be the star of any spread, and beef stew with orange and chestnuts is a wonderful winter warmer.

Chestnuts are a great feature in sweet dishes too: just check out our chestnut parfait, chocolate macarons or chocolate and chestnut eclairs.

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

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Mushroom and tarragon pâté with roasted grapes and chestnuts

Pâté

Mushroom and tarragon pâté with roasted grapes and chestnuts

This easy pâté makes a pretty vegetarian starter, Roasted grapes bring bursts of sweetness while earthy chestnuts add festiveness.

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Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream

Brussels sprouts

Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream

Roast sprouts with bacon and chestnuts until tender and nutty, then stir through cream for an unapologetically decadent Christmas side dish.

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Black garlic and clementine nut roast

Nuts

Black garlic and clementine nut roast

This isn’t just any old nut roast. Tangy black garlic is complemented by sweet and zesty clementines for a treat of a vegetarian centrepiece.

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Creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio

Polenta

Creamy polenta with mushrooms and taleggio

Creamy polenta is adorned with mushrooms, sweet chestnuts and gooey taleggio cheese in this unashamedly autumnal dinner recipe.

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Pot-roast guinea fowl with chestnuts and spiced gravy

Chestnuts

Pot-roast guinea fowl with chestnuts and spiced gravy

Guinea fowl is perfect for a pot-roast, a method ideal for keeping this lean bird moist and tender. The perfect autumnal Sunday lunch.

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Beef stew with orange and chestnuts

Beef stews

Beef stew with orange and chestnuts

This hearty beef stew makes the perfect winter supper. Sweet, earthy chestnuts combine beautifully with rich beef and zesty orange.

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Chocolate and chestnut macarons

Patisserie

Chocolate and chestnut macarons

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

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Chestnut parfait with chocolate bourbon caramel

Chestnuts

Chestnut parfait with chocolate bourbon caramel

Creamy chestnut purée is perfect for making into all sorts of wonderful desserts, including this decadent parfait, drizzled with boozy caramel

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Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage

Sausage pasta

Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage

A wonderful combination of sweet, earthy chestnuts and peppery sausages takes centre stage in this sausage and chestnut pasta dish.

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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Make-ahead Christmas

Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Get ready for Christmas with this make-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Freeze, then defrost when ready to bake.

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Mont Blanc chestnut meringues

Meringue

Mont Blanc chestnut meringues

Crisp yet slightly chewy meringues always make a heavenly dessert especially when topped with chestnut purée, marrons glacés and whipped cream.

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Chestnut and leek stuffed chicken supremes

Creamy chicken

Chestnut and leek stuffed chicken supremes

Chestnuts are paired with iron-rich greens, bacon and cream and then stuffed inside chicken supremes in this wintry dinner party dish.

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Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

Vegan Christmas

Vegan miso mushroom, squash and chestnut wellington

This vegan wellington recipe combines miso mushrooms, sweet butternut squash and chestnuts in vegan puff pastry. It's an absolute delight!

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Chocolate and chestnut éclairs

Chestnuts

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

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 cold winter's evening.

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Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington

Favourite vegetarian

Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington

Calling all vegetarians, this meat-free butternut and mushroom wellington encased in a brioche crust makes for a stunning veggie centrepiece.

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