Using a sharp knife, carefully cut an X into the flat side of each chestnut. This will help the chestnuts cook more evenly and make them easier to peel later on. Place the chestnuts in a pot of ...

There’s something delightfully nostalgic about roasting chestnuts (peeling them is another matter) but if you want to give it a go, there’s little time to waste. Chestnut season in New Zealand ...