Chestnut recipes

Serve this vegan bake for a dinner party, or on Christmas Day. The honeycomb effect of rolled lasagne sheets looks fab and the crispy sage is so festive

Forget fiddly stuffing balls, this clever roll tastes delicious, plus its practical shape makes it ultra-simple to slice

This festive stuffing brings together all the trimmings in one gorgeous mass

Combine chestnuts and veg with smoky harissa sauce in this lighter-than-standard nut roast. Packed with goodness, it delivers three of your 5-a-day, too

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

A mix of sausagemeat and chestnut chunks creates a rich and nutty pasta sauce, lifting this from an everyday dish to something special

Make some festive hummus, using chestnuts in place of the usual chickpeas. Serve with crudités for an easy Christmas starter, snack or buffet addition

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day

A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces - serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Try a new presentation style - this nutty, bacon-wrapped log is designed to save space in the oven. Serve in thick slices

Gregg Wallace's stunning, make-ahead roulade is much easier to master than it looks

Ready-cooked chestnuts add an interesting bite to this seasonal salad

This veggie side is perfect for those who love the taste of brussels sprouts but don't like the texture

If you're feeling like a lazy supper, this easy vegan squash recipe is deliciously spiced. Serve with a dollop of coconut yogurt

Start the day with this healthy compote with yoghurt, or serve with dollops of mascarpone for a quick seasonal pudding

With a dark chocolate digestive base and nutty cream cheese topping, this frozen dessert has a winter twist

A classic Christmas combination – and it counts as two of your 5-a-day

This rich, gluten-free cake makes a perfect
dinner-party dessert

This warming sausage stew is a perfect make-ahead main, with a rich red wine sauce, chestnuts and a creamy mustard mash

An autumnal accompaniment to cakes and puds, this nutty cream goes particularly well with spiced friands

Festive, flavoursome and filling, this chestnut and bacon stuffing is a winner

If you love stuffing don’t just stop at one. Cook one inside the turkey to help keep it juicy, then cook another separately. This classic chestnut, bacon and herb stuffing is packed full of flavour and perfect for Christmas.