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Mar 7, 2023

Winter Oats 2 Ways

Anyone who has ever lived with me for any period of time knows that my morning go-to is oatmeal. I love it. It is quick and simple, it...

Feb 12, 2023

Chestnut and Sausage Risotto

Risotto is one of my go-to recipes. Sometimes there is a specific kind that I plan ahead, sometimes it is a question of using up what's...

Jan 10, 2023

Chestnut Pie

Have I ever mentioned how much I like chestnuts? Ever? Maybe once or twice, with the Chestnut Cookies, Caramel Chestnut Risotto, or...

Nov 24, 2021

Chestnut Puddings

I've always loved chestnuts in any shape or form, especially roast chestnuts. They always speak to me of Christmas markets, friends and...

Sep 12, 2021

Roast Chestnut Cookies

During the 12 days of Christmas Cookies last year, Day 5 was Chestnut rings (" on the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Feb 28, 2021

Cuban Chestnut Stuffing

At Thanksgiving, my cousin mentioned making my aunt's Cuban stuffing. It is a bread stuffing which also has nuts and chestnuts in it. I...

Jan 31, 2021

Caramel Chestnut Risotto

This is a dish that was inspired by something similar-ish we had on our trip to Ticino in the autumn. It was creamy and sweet yet...

Nov 29, 2020

Butternut and Chestnut Cream Soup

As mentioned in Day 87 of The Challenge Butternut and chestnut seasons intersect! This was entirely experimental. I saw the title of this...

Nov 26, 2020

Rosehip and Chestnut Chicken Stew

As mentioned in Day 93 of The Challenge I saw a recipe title for pomegranate and chestnut chicken stew, but we're in lock down and I...

Oct 5, 2020

Chestnut Soup

As mentioned in Day 42 of The Challenge I love chestnuts and always have. They are a marker of the season. I used to only get them at...

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