Choose chestnuts with no surface blemishes that don't rattle when you shake them. Soaking the chestnuts in hot water before roasting them makes it easier to remove the shells. Don't forget to score ...

chestnuts roasting in a pan over an open flame - Kabvisio/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In this context, scoring involves making a cut in the top of each ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If roasted chestnuts aren't part of your family's Christmas traditions, they should be. They're warm and buttery soft, with sweet, earthy, and ...