Chestnut recipes
53 Recipes
Enjoy chestnuts in sweet and savoury dishes. They bring a caramelised nutty flavour to sprouts, Christmas puds, turkey stuffing, desserts and more.
Serve this vegan bake for a dinner party, or on Christmas Day. The honeycomb effect of rolled lasagne sheets looks fab and the crispy sage is so festive
Forget fiddly stuffing balls, this clever roll tastes delicious, plus its practical shape makes it ultra-simple to slice
This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass
This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party
A mix of sausagemeat and chestnut chunks creates a rich and nutty pasta sauce, lifting this from an everyday dish to something special
A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner
A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces - serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch
Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time
Try a new presentation style - this nutty, bacon-wrapped log is designed to save space in the oven. Serve in thick slices
Gregg Wallace's stunning, make-ahead roulade is much easier to master than it looks
This veggie side is perfect for those who love the taste of Brussels sprouts but don't like the texture
If you're feeling like a lazy supper, this easy vegan squash recipe is deliciously spiced. Serve with a dollop of coconut yogurt
Start the day with this healthy compote with yoghurt, or serve with dollops of mascarpone for a quick seasonal pudding
With a dark chocolate digestive base and nutty cream cheese topping, this frozen dessert has a winter twist
A classic Christmas combination – and it counts as two of your 5-a-day
This warming sausage stew is a perfect make-ahead main, with a rich red wine sauce, chestnuts and a creamy mustard mash
An autumnal accompaniment to cakes and puds, this nutty cream goes particularly well with spiced friands
Festive, flavoursome and filling, this chestnut and bacon stuffing is a winner
If you love stuffing don’t just stop at one. Cook one inside the turkey to give it flavour and help keep it juicy, then cook another separately
If you struggle to get the family to eat their sprouts, try adding some chestnuts and pancetta to make an irresistible side dish
Use chicken if you prefer in this rustic autumnal roast with homemade gravy
Make this rich turkey and chestnut gravy to accompany your Christmas dinner. If you use goose fat or butter, it can be made ahead, chilled and frozen
