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Roasted Chestnuts

December 20, 2011 by Crystal Leave a Comment

The holiday spirit is invading the studio these days, much to my delight! Here is a festive and gorgeous winter classic. My-oh-my aren’t they photogenic;)

Happy Holidays!!!

~ Cut a large X into the flat side of each chestnut with a sharp paring knife. (Be careful!)

~ roast chestnuts on a shallow baking at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or more depending on size while rotating several times

~ peel chestnuts as soon as they’re cool enough to handle

* I’ve also heard that the secret to the unique taste of NYC vendor’s chestnuts are to cut an X in each one then boil them in unsalted water for 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Have yet to try this but thought it worth sharing!

Enjoy!

 

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, sides, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: food photography, fresh, gluten free, holiday, hot, recipe, rustic, savory, sweet, vegan, vegetarian

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