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Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions

November 12, 2021 By valentina 32 Comments

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions on white plate with fresh thyme leaves

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions combine beautifully to create a Thanksgiving chestnut side dish that will totally wow your guests! And it's also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Sides Tagged With: chestnuts, thyme, pecans, pearl onions

Potato Chestnut Soup Recipe

November 1, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

Potato Chestnut Soup in cream bowl with crimped rim

Potato Chestnut Soup overflows with delicious earthy, warming flavors. Made with fresh roasted chestnuts and rosemary, this is an ideal fall and winter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian, Soups & Stews Tagged With: chestnuts, rosemary, one-pot meals, yukon gold potatoes

How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts

October 31, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Chestnut knife scoring a large chestnut

Roasting and peeling chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun and festive. You can roast chestnuts in the oven, and they make for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Holidays, Christmas, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: holiday's, chestnuts, snacks, roasted chestnuts, how to peel chestnuts

Chestnut Cookies with Chocolate Chips

November 19, 2020 By valentina 29 Comments

tall stack of Chestnut Cookies with chocolate chips on raw chestnuts next to them

Chestnut Cookies with Chocolate Chips are soft and buttery, subtly spiced, and have a delicious nutty, earthy flavor. Made with chestnut flour, they're a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gluten-Free Desserts, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays Tagged With: chocolate chip cookies, chestnuts, chestnut flour, roasted chestnuts


I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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