You can take time out of the preparation process by choosing bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to be your starter. These are a quick yet very creative appetizer to whip out at your holiday party.

Cut the bacon strips in half crosswise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place the water chestnuts in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly ...

Use whole, unsweetened, ready peeled chestnuts for this recipe ... until they start to soften (about 4 minutes). 3. Chop the bacon into 2cm (1 inch) chunks, and add this to the leeks.

Reduce the heat and add the onion, bacon and thyme to the casserole ... stir in the orange zest and chestnuts and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Gently return the partridges to the ...

Sweet and salty bacon wrapped around fresh water chestnuts makes for an unusual but delicious combination. It's bite-sized, savoury and addictive. 3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil on a frying pan and sauté the ...

Season with salt and pepper. Toss the roasted potatoes with the reserved bacon and kumquat peels. Place them on a platter and top with the chestnut confit to serve. Recipe courtesy of Girl in the ...