Braised chestnuts, apples & Brussels sprouts

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Cauliflower & chestnut soup

This creamy, vegetarian soup, from Becky Lovatt, is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts, or use freshly roasted chestnuts for a more intense flavour

Creamed sprouts with chestnuts

Double cream, nutmeg and chestnuts make a luscious addition to traditional Brussels sprouts – just watch this extra-ingulgent side dish disappear on Christmas Day

Ginger turkey lettuce wraps

Pile stir-fried turkey mince, carrots and crunchy water chestnuts into lettuce leaf cups for an Asian inspired sharing starter or light lunch

Chestnut, bacon & parsnip soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces – serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch

Pappardelle with rabbit & chestnut ragu

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is rainy-day comfort food at its best – flat pasta strips tossed with a rich meaty ragu, creamy chestnuts and fragrant orange zest

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry – a real Christmas treat

Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

Cranberry & chestnut falafel

Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

Roast parsnip & chestnut salad

A low-fat yet rustic root vegetable salad flavoured with honey and rosemary. It makes a great accompaniment a roast dinner.

Italian sausage & chestnut pasta

A mix of sausagemeat and chestnut chunks creates a rich and nutty pasta sauce, lifting this from an everyday dish to something special

Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time