Chestnut Pancakes

This is my personal chestnut pancake recipe as printed in the first edition of Stephanie Alexander's "The Cooks Companion". "These pancakes from Jane Casey are delicately flavoured. I don’t make them too thin – somewhere between an American pancake and a pikelet. At this ... Read more

Chestnut Soup with Croutons

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

Chestnut Panforte

By Emiko DaviesI recommend having all the ingredients ready before you add the syrup as once this gets added it can harden to a point where it becomes difficult to handle (especially if your kitchen is quite cold). If this happens, you simply need to warm the mixture gently and ... Read more

Chestnut & Chorizo Croquettes with Blackened Tomato Sauce

PRINT RECIPEIngredients - Olive oil- 40g unsalted butter- 2 medium leeks, finely chopped- 3 sprigs of sage, leaves picked, finely sliced- 140g soft chorizo, skin removed, meat crumbled- 40g plain flour- 400ml whole milk, warmed - nutmeg, finely grated- 40g parmesan, finely ... Read more

Apple & Chestnut Tart

Ingredients2 sheets puff pastry250g Crème de Marrons1 Granny smith apple180g Vac-packed chestnuts1 egg yolk15g butterMethodPre heat oven 180oC (convection) or 200oC non convectionPeel and cut the apple into small cubes and the whole chestnuts into 4Fry the apple cubes in a pan ... 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

Chestnut & Chicken Meatballs

Print RecipeServes: 4Time: 25 mins preparation and 20 mins cooking timeThis is an easy do-ahead recipe that combines a classic combination – chestnuts and chicken. The quantities of chestnuts to chicken are flexible so feel free to up the chestnuts and reduce the chicken if ... 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

Chocolate Chestnut Monte Bianco

PRINT RECIPE Serves: 10 Time: 1 Hour This is an easy do-ahead recipe that combines a classic combination - chocolate and chestnut into a silky smooth puree. The spaghetti like strands that add lightness to an otherwise heavy puree, sit in a pool of cool crème anglaise and are ... Read more

Chestnut and Parsnip Soup

Print Recipe Ingredients 400g vac-packed chestnuts 300g peeled and chopped parsnips 40g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 leek, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 600ml chicken or vegetable stock salt and pepper 200ml pouring cream juice ½ lemon Method Melt butter in a ... Read more