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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Meringue recipes
Mont Blanc chestnut meringues
Crisp yet slightly chewy meringues always make a heavenly dessert and these Mont Blanc versions,...
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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...
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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,...
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Chestnut recipes
Chocolate and chestnut éclairs
Homemade choux pastry eclairs are filled with a sweet chestnut purée and drizzled with a...
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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...
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Vegetarian Christmas recipes
Butternut, mushroom and chestnut brioche-crust wellington
Calling all vegetarians, this meat-free wellington encased in a chewy brioche crust makes for a...
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Vegetarian risotto recipes
Shiitake mushroom and chestnut risotto
This gorgeous autumnal risotto, make with shiitake mushrooms and chestnuts, is the perfect vegetarian meal...
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Christmas breakfast recipes
Chestnut danish pastries
Start Christmas morning with a freshly baked danish pastry. Full of festive flavours, such as...
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Brussels sprouts recipes
Brussels sprouts with crispy chestnuts
A classic Christmas brussel sprout recipe with a gorgeous buttery coating and crispy chestnuts. Halving...
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November seasonal food
Maple-glazed parsnip, chestnut and feta loaf
The nut roast of all nut roasts. This vegetarian recipe is packed with the different...
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Italian pasta recipes
Crispy pancetta, thyme and chestnut pappardelle
Ready in just 20 minutes, this speedy pasta recipe has all the flavours of winter...
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Christmas leftover recipes
Ham, chestnut and bread sauce soufflé
This is one of those recipes that’s bound to impress and they use up Christmas...
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December seasonal food
Roast chicken with chestnut and apple stuffing balls
A gorgeous autumnal roast chicken recipe that comes accompanied by full-of-flavour chestnut stuffing balls. It’s...
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Chestnut recipes
Sticky chestnut buns
Debbie Major’s buns are a bit like chelsea buns, but a lot stickier – these...
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Boozy bakes and adult puds
Chestnut meringue roulade with hazelnut liqueur cream
Debbie Major’s boozy chestnut roulade recipe is rich and creamy. Instead of hazelnut liqueur, you...
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Kale recipes
Kale, chestnut and mushroom pie
This vegetarian pie recipe with mushrooms and kale is perfect comfort food on a cold...
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Chestnut recipes
Creamy sausage pasta with watercress and chestnut pesto
Our speedy sausage pasta recipe, with chestnuts and watercress, serves two people and uses shortcut...
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Pear recipes
Caramelised pears and chestnuts
Try an alternative accompaniment for your Christmas turkey with this make-ahead sweet, mellow pear and...
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Gammon recipes
Gammon and chestnut pappardelle
Our creamy winter pasta recipe – made gammon, chestnuts and crème fraîche – is a...
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Sausage roll recipes
Beef and chestnut roll
A giant beef sausage roll – made with chestnuts, blue cheese and caramelised onion chutney...
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Vegetarian Christmas recipes
Portobello mushroom and chestnut baked custards
Mushrooms, chestnuts, thyme and garlic are pan-fried with white wine then added to a creamy...
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Quick pasta recipes
Pappardelle with goat’s cheese, chestnuts, sage and pancetta
Pasta makes the perfect shortcut supper and this pappardelle and goat’s cheese recipe, made with...
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Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Brussel sprouts with chestnuts
Serve this quick and easy brussel sprout with chestnuts side dish for Christmas dinner or...
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Chocolate tarts, tortes and pies
Chestnut and chocolate torte
This easy chocolate recipe requires overnight chilling, so it’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for a...
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