When sweetened chestnut puree was hard to find, Frances Sellers roasted and shelled the chestnuts, then pureed them with maple syrup to taste. Instead of the topping recipe here, you also could simply ...

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and oil, and add the onion, rosemary, and a pinch of salt. Cook gently over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken stock ...

You will need an 8-in loose-bottomed cake pan, buttered. Preheat the oven 325ºF. To make the chocolate sponge cake, place the milk and the chopped chestnuts in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium ...

I adore all Christmas and wintry foods but my chief joy is the chestnut. In my view, there is no bad way to eat chestnuts, ever: my greatest – and exquisitely extravagant treat – is a marron glacé, as ...