Adding Chestnuts to Stuffing

You might try using chestnuts as part of a stuffing for roasted poultry, particularly turkey. My Grandmother always added chestnuts to her stuffing. It adds a very pleasant nuttiness to the stuffing. Cut the chestnuts in half and boil them in water until tender then remove shells and inner peel or boil in the intact shells with a cross hatch cut in the flat bottom to aid peeling. Cool and crumble the pieces into a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed ground meats and sausage, sautéed onions or shallots or garlic, ... egg and herbs and seasonings of your choice. Blend well and stuff.

From: kate@wwa.com