We asked the experts to round up the best tips and tricks to make roasted chestnuts ... you can season and eat to your personal preference,” says Gooden. Absolutely. Chestnuts pack a punch ...

They are typically consumed roasted or boiled ... Cooking: Chestnuts should always be cooked before eating. Raw chestnuts can be difficult to digest and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

As we head into the winter months, there’s no better time to enjoy chestnuts as a sweet, roasted treat ... which is roughly equivalent to eating a piece of fruit, says Emily Wilcox Gier ...