Wolfgang Puck's silky-smooth autumnal soup showcases sweet and earthy chestnuts with fruity ruby port and luscious heavy cream. Layered with earthy Swiss chard and meaty chestnuts, Justin Chapple's ...

Combine porcini mushrooms and 2 cups hot water in medium bowl. Let stand until porcini mushrooms, soften, about 15 minutes.In a saucepan melt butter and add carrots, celery, parsnips and shallots.

Thanksgiving is a very special day at the Danbury home of Ed and Ann Wicks. "Years ago in New England, Pilgrims and Indians joined together giving thanks for peace and harmony," says Ed Wicks. "We ...

During the winter months, hot roasted chestnuts are sold by vendors on the boulevards of Paris, and the meaty nut is a popular ingredient in bistros around France. Canned chestnuts, available in many ...