Water Chestnuts Bhaji (Dry Curry)
Indian water chestnuts are triangular in shape and have rather tender and sweet flesh. They grown in ponds and appear in shops around September October time in India. Towards the end of the season, they get a little tough and are then used to ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
Sweet chestnut
Introduced to Britain over 2000 years ago, sweet chestnuts are often considered an 'honorary' native trees. Mature trees are usually magnificent in size, with many having huge hollow trunks that several people can fit into at once. [... more]
British Trees |
Richmond Pie
This robust pie is filled with a mixture of chestnuts, walnuts and dried mushrooms. The filling is best prepared a day in advance. The pastry too can be prepared in advance and frozen. If you make it on the day, leave plenty of time so you can ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
For approximately one pint of gravy:
The basis of this gravy is the rich cooking stock from the wine-braised chestnuts. It can be made several days in advance if necessary and kept covered in the fridge. Drain and rinse chestnuts, remove loose skins and discard any chestnuts with ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Dogs - a vegetarian diet? part 2
Pulses (lentils, beans, split peas), whole cereals and wheatgerm, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, nuts except chestnuts and coconuts. An assortment of protein sources provides a good balance of amino acids, eg by feeding pulses and cereals ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Chestnut, Apple and Onion Pie
This unusual pie is loosely based on a traditional recipe from the gloriously wild hills of the Cevennes in southern France. There chestnuts were once the main crop and were relied on as a staple by the poor country folk, who thought up every ... [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Autumn Casserole with Chestnuts
Chestnuts work well with root vegetables and also make this casserole more of a meal. I like to purée some of the cooked mixture to make the background texture more substantial. As with most dishes of this kind, they are best made the day before .. [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Kitty Brain Train 2in1 Cat Toy - Ã~ 25 cm
 Kitty Brain Train 2in1 two motivation scent and intelligence games in one "Boccia-Game" hide the treats and your cat finds them "Round-about-Game" fun hunting game - place one or more balls in the grooves and let your cat go to town [... more]
£16.98
Zoo Plus |
Beef stuffed with roasted chestnuts and onions
1. Slice the beef steak horizontally to create three escalopes and then flatten slightly using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside. 2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan and fry the onion for a few minutes to soften. 3. Add the chestnuts, ... [... more]
BBC |
Flambeed brandy chestnuts
1. In a small frying pan, heat the butter, and wait until it begins to foam. 3. Add the chestnuts, the orange zest and the vanilla seeds. 1 vanilla pod, split, and de-seeded 2. Add the sugar, to caramelise. 4. Stir all together, before adding the ... [... more]
BBC |
Chocolate chestnut pudding with caramelised chestnuts
1. To make the chocolate sauce, in a saucepan warm the double cream for two minutes. 2. Add the cocoa, honey, butter and milk. Mix to form a smooth sauce. 4. To make the chestnut filling, blend the chestnut mixture with the icing sugar and four ... [... more]
BBC |
Pot-roasted partridge with cabbage and chestnuts
1 Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed, then cut through the core into 8 wedges 2. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole, add the partridges and brown them lightly all over. 3. Lift the partridges onto a plate, add the bacon lardons to the pan ... [... more]
BBC |
