Friday, November 5, 2010

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COOKING & BAKING with CHESTNUTS

Not sure how to use this organic, nutritious and adaptable ingredient? Here are some ways to get started.

Soups - Creamy veloutes and bisques with celery, apples, bacon, and/or wild mushrooms.

Dips/sauces - Substitute for chickpeas in a hummus-style dip. Pair with spinach or kale.

Vegetables - Make a fricassee with brussel sprouts and pancetta. Stuff a mini-pumpkin with chestnut/cepe custard.

Poultry - Combine with cranberries, prunes, bacon for stuffings.

Pork - Braise with chestnuts, apples, greens.

For more about ready-to-eat whole chestnuts, click here.



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