Do not eat fresh chestnuts raw: It's essential to roast or cook fresh chestnuts before eating or adding them to preparations.

Choose chestnuts with no surface blemishes that don't rattle when you shake them. Soaking the chestnuts in hot water before roasting them makes it easier to remove the shells. Don't forget to score ...

Roasted chestnuts should be cosy, not chewy. Yet households across Britain report bitter bites and stubborn skins spoiling weekend plans. Seasonal stalls make them look effortless, but home kitchens ...