Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is all well and good — but using them in a chocolate cake is even better, says our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson.
It’s the time of year when gardens and parks are strewn with chestnuts — and if you’ve ever thought it’s a terrible waste not to do anything with them, you’ll be happy to know it’s surprisingly simple to make the most of this seasonal treat.
To oven-roast them, simply score the chestnuts with a cross…
