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Confit of Fresh Chestnuts, Walnuts, Fennel, and Onions (Confit de Chataignes, Noix, Fenouil, et Oignons)

December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

Yield: 8 to 10 side-dish servings 1 pound fresh unpeeled fresh chestnuts, or about 1-1/2 cups peeled fresh chestnuts 1 quart peanut oil, for deep frying Sea Salt to taste 20 fresh baby onions (or substitute pearl onions), peeled 1 Read More …

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Low Fat Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Butternut Squash Soup with Chestnuts

December 9, 2024May 25, 2026 Frank

2 T butter 2 T duck fat or olive oil 1/3 cup small diced sweet onion 1/2 cup diced bacon or diced duck confit 2 pears, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp clove 1 qt butternut squash Read More …

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Pheasant with Chestnuts

December 9, 2024December 10, 2024 Frank

25g butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 oven ready pheasants; jointed 2 medium onions; sliced 225g peeled chestnuts 3 tablespoons plain flour 450ml chicken stock 150ml dry red wine 1 orange; zest and juice 2 teaspoons redcurrant jelly 1 bouquet Read More …

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Roasted Chestnuts Butternuts Fennel and Onions

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Frank

1/2 lb Fresh chestnuts 1/3 cup Unsalted butter 1/2 cup Chicken stock 1 cup Carrots; sliced 1/2 Celery root; peeled, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces Salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper 3 Sprigs fresh thyme 16 Pearl onions 1 Read More …

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Goose with Prunes, Brandy and Chestnuts

December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

16 ounces pitted prunes 3 cups good dark home made stock. (Use beef bones and/or the neck and giblets from your goose) 1-3/4 cups red wine 1-1/4 cups prune juice 1 12- to 13-pound goose 1 orange, quartered 1 tablespoon Read More …

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Wild Mushrooms with Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts

December 9, 2024December 12, 2024 Frank

This intensely autumnal side dish single-handedly makes the case for cooking with seasonal vegetables. It’s a perfect side dish to add to any Thanksgiving repertoire. Yield: 4 Servings 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons shallots, finely diced 3/4 pound wild Read More …

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Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

December 8, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

500 g brussels sprouts 1 lb 125 ml butter 1/2 cup 50 ml brown sugar 1/4 cup 125 ml chestnuts, cooked & shelled 1/2 cup Trim brussels sprouts, removing coarse stems and any outer leaves. Add to large pan of Read More …

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Spiced Green Beans with Roasted Chestnuts

December 8, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

1 pound chestnuts 2 pounds green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Cut across the rounded side of each chestnut, cutting through to inner skin. Bring pot of water to boil. Cook Read More …

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Pork Sirloin with Chestnuts and Bacon

December 8, 2024December 12, 2024 Frank

1/2 pound chestnuts, shell scored with an X 2 to 3 pounds pork sirloin (2 smaller ones work fine) 6 strips lean pepper-back bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces 2 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt Read More …

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Confit of Fresh Chestnuts, Walnuts, Fennel, and Onions (Confit de Chataignes, Noix, Fenouil, et Oignons)

December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

Yield: 8 to 10 side-dish servings 1 pound fresh unpeeled fresh chestnuts, or about 1-1/2 cups peeled fresh chestnuts 1 quart peanut oil, for deep frying Sea Salt to taste 20 fresh baby onions (or substitute pearl onions), peeled 1 Read More …

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Low Fat Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Confit of Fresh Chestnuts, Walnuts, Fennel, and Onions (Confit de Chataignes, Noix, Fenouil, et Oignons)

December 6, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

Yield: 8 to 10 side-dish servings 1 pound fresh unpeeled fresh chestnuts, or about 1-1/2 cups peeled fresh chestnuts 1 quart peanut oil, for deep frying Sea Salt to taste 20 fresh baby onions (or substitute pearl onions), peeled 1 Read More …

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Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 6, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Low Fat Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

December 6, 2024December 13, 2024 Frank

4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed, trimmed and rinsed 3/4 cup sliced water chestnuts 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup water Heat wok over Read More …

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Water Chestnuts Wrapped with Bacon

December 4, 2024January 1, 2025 Frank