by Beverley Sutherland-Smith PRINT RECIPEIngredients1 litre chicken stock30 g butter2 rashers bacon (diced)200 g peeled chestnuts1 onion (finely Diced)1 stalk celery (finely sliced)1 carrot (finely diced)1 bay leaf2 springs thyme1 tbls olive oilMelt butter and ... Read more
Scallops with Bacon & Chestnut Puree
Serves: 4Time: 35 mins + 35 mins Ingredients200g Vac-packed Cheznuts12 Scallops – roe separated4 Rashers Smoked Bacon1 Spring Onion1 Shallot1½ cups Vegetable Stock Extra ... Read more
Spicy Chestnut, Pumpkin and Pancetta Soup
Time: 1 Hour Serves: 4This is an easy do-ahead recipe that combines a classic combination – chestnuts and pumpkin. The addition of pancetta adds richness and the chilli adds plenty of heat. If you prefer, you can leave the chilli out – it’s delicious either way. It may thicken on ... Read more
Celeriac & Chestnut Veloute With Smoked Bacon Chantilly
Chantilly PRINT RECIPE 100ml fresh cream 100ml thickened cream 100g smoked bacon, chopped coarsely salt and freshly ground white pepper lemon juice Veloute (Soup) 1 large ... Read more
Cousina
Ingredients 800g peeled chestnuts 1 litre chicken stock 600 ml cream ¼ tsp nutmeg 6 celery leaves salt pepper 1. Boil the chestnuts in the chicken stock, celery leaves and nutmeg until tender and stock has reduced by half. Puree in a food processor or vitamizer. 2. Add ... Read more
Chestnut and Sherry Soup
Servings: Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 kg peeled chestnuts 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 medium spring onions, thinly sliced 1 small brown onion 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 whole sprigs thyme 1 fresh bay leaf 2 ¼ cups white wine 1 ¼ ... Read more
Chestnut Soup with Parsley Oil
Ingredients 50g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 leek, thinly sliced 3 sticks celery, chopped 500g frozen peeled or vac-packed chestnuts 1 potato peeled and chopped 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock 200 ml pouring cream 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, or to ... Read more
Chestnut Sformato
Print Recipe Makes about 5 timbales Ingredients 400g peeled chestnuts 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic 1 small onion, diced 2 eggs, separated 250g ricotta 30g grated parmesan 30g butter, melted zest of 1 lemon ½ cup cream salt and ... Read more
Chestnut Fennel Soup
A deliciously different soup that marries the flavours of chestnut and fennel to create something special. Ingredients 400g vac-packed chestnuts 1 shallot, chopped 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons dry ... Read more
Chestnut and Vegetable Soup
Sauté chopped vegetables and chestnuts in butter until lightly browned, add 1½ litres of good quality stock (vegetable, beef or chicken), simmer for one hour, season to taste. Can be pureed for a smooth soup of left chunky. Ingredients 250g peeled chestnuts 2 leeks 2 ... Read more
