"Roasted chestnuts" refers to chestnuts that have been cooked over heat, usually in an oven or open fire, until they become soft and have a slightly smoky, nutty flavor.
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Nothing says it's the holidays in New York like the Rockefeller tree, the smell
of roasting chestnuts on Broadway, and of course, the big - budget holiday window displays by some of the city's fanciest retailers.
smell the fragrance of
roasted chestnuts on the streets of Brussels city centre and eat the first ones of the season!
This toasty drink is made
with roasted chestnut, dark espresso, and drizzled in white chocolate sauce and chestnut drizzle.
This creamy, vegetarian soup, from Becky Lovatt, is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts, or use freshly
roasted chestnuts for a more intense flavour
It's great for a cozy night around the fire
roasting chestnuts at home, or an office holiday party, where...
December 11: Meet Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies,
roast chestnuts over an open fire, and go shopping in the fair trade gift shop at the Heifer International Holiday Open House and Living Gift Market (Rutland)
This creamy, vegetarian soup, from Becky Lovatt, is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts, or use
freshly roasted chestnuts for a more intense flavour
But just
like roasted chestnuts, boot mugs and spirits» lives, time is short to enjoy this seasonal experience.
Pick up a paper cone of
roasted chestnuts from the carts on street corners and try the Bolo Rei — a traditional Portuguese Christmas cake covered in crystallised fruit.
Portugal's capital has historic sights and cobbled streets, local treats such
as roasted chestnuts, charming local cafés and many fascinating museums.
One of my favorite Christmas Memories was last year when we were snowed in on Christmas Eve and we spent the day having a snowball fight, playing games by the fire, and
trying roasted chestnuts for the first time!
I also found that there was a fine line between
perfectly roasted chestnuts and well, chestnuts that were either not cooked enough or cooked too much.
Roast in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until the seeds are lightly browned and crispy.You can garnish this soup with a variety of different options such as a dollop of light sour cream, a spoonful of diced pears and chopped
roasted chestnuts sauteed until tender, some chopped fresh greens such as watercress, or with a sprinkling of roasted crisp pumpkin seeds as I used in the photo.
Roasted chestnuts also make a great addition to this recipe (whether you roast your own or use prepared ones).
10
oz roasted chestnuts (store - bought or roast your own) 1/2 cup tahini paste 1 large garlic clove 1/2 -1 cup water juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp cumin or 1/4 tsp cumin + 1/4 tsp cardamom 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Danielle Levy of DanielleLevyNutrition is sharing: * Asian inspired
Yuba Roast Chestnut Stuffing * Classic comfort food: Walnut Crusted Tofu with braised chard and butternut squash
Treats include
sweet roasted chestnuts that will be handed out by the doorman, and homemade hot chocolate, which will be set - up in the lobby for guests to top off with all of their desired fixings, from peppermint to marshmallows and more.
This simple vegetarian and
vegan roasted chestnut soup is a fall or winter soup to be savored on a chilly Thanksgiving or Christmas evening or for any fall or winter dinner occasion.
To
fully roast chestnuts, keep in the oven for 15 - 25 minutes (as opposed to the 15 needed just to peel them), then peel, toss in butter and serve with Brussels sprouts.
Later we skipped the truffles in favour of David experiencing his first fire -
roasted chestnuts which we happily munched, burning our fingers as we popped the bright yellow morsels out of their shells, listening to the Italians laughing and telling stories as they gathered around the fire.
To get you into a particularly festive mood, perhaps sample some of the
hot roasted chestnuts that are on sale at many of the German Christmas Markets.
A sweet smell of mulled wine and
scrumptious roast chestnuts lingers in the air that floats between the illuminated stalls of Europe's festive markets.
Take the
classic roasted chestnuts to add some tasty appeal to your brussels sprouts, and if that doesn't appetize, the double - smoked bacon surely will!
When I lived in the UK we would often smell
roasted chestnuts on the street corner, but it just doesn't happen here in Oz