Pan-fried Duck Breast with Bacon, Chestnuts and Cranberries

Chestnuts are just wonderful with duck, whether they are in a stuffing or done like we have here with this bacon and cranberry sauce.

Roast Chestnut and Butternut Squash Pasta with SunBlush® Tomatoes

Video Recipe

The squash and Chestnuts make this macaroni rich, gently sweet and irresistible. It is also good and hearty, perfect for the evenings as they get colder. A little ricotta, spooned over the top, is a nice addition. The butternut squash can be replaced with sweet potato or pumpkin.

Chestnut Tart

Eat this warm or cold. You can drizzle a little more maple syrup over the top.

Chocolate Chestnut Truffles

Recipe by Amanda McGabhann of Skelligs Chocolate. These decadent truffles can be coated in cocoa powder or melted chocolate.

Sweet Mulled Chestnuts

A decadent dessert that should be served with good quality vanilla ice cream or cream.

Introduction to Chestnuts

Video Recipe

Chestnuts are often used as a festive ingredient at Christmas time, but they are actually a very versatile ingredient to use in some simple meals all year round. Find out more from Alex Mackay, who will tell you some tips for using Merchant Gourmet's Whole Chestnuts.