Chestnuts show up each Christmas because of a centuries-old tradition that that still thrives today, with street vendors roasting them for the holiday season.

Use a paring knife to cut an "x" into the domed side of each chestnut. Place the scored chestnuts domed-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 425°F until the skins have darkened, the meat is ...

While roasted chestnuts are a bit expensive, people still buy them because they are delicious and they form part of the ...