Some recipes call for chestnuts to be roasted, grilled, boiled, steamed or microwaved; all are easy.

1. When cooking unpeeled chestnuts, first score by cutting an X on the flat side of the nut with the tip of a sharp knife. 2. Boil : Place cut chestnuts in boiling water and cook until tender 15-20 minutes, if in doubt cut one in half to check if it’s cooked through. 3. Roast or bake: Place cut chestnuts on oven tray and cook at 2000C for 15 – 20 minutes or until shell splits. 4. Barbecue: Cook, turning occasionally, in a pan over medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until shell splits. 5. Microwave: Place a layer of cut chestnuts in a covered container on high / 100% for 2-3 minutes until flesh is soft. Read Full Recipe