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                             Roasted Chestnuts
 
 Recipe By     : Silver Palate - Purees - page 196
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Nuts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         Chestnuts
 
 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
 2. Cut 2 slashes in the flat side of each chestnut
 3. Arrange nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 4 or 5 minutes
 , turning once.
 4. Peel with the help of a small sharp knife, and eat.
 5. Traditionally, eat chestnuts while still very hot;  you should burn your fin
 gers just a bit if the chestnuts are to taste their best.
 
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 NOTES : If you have never roasted chestnuts, take a lesson from the street vend
 ors of Paris and New York, who know that crowds will gather whenever the vendor
 s begin to sell their wares.  Toasted over an open fire, chestnuts are absolute
 ly delicious.  In the kitchen, you'll be pleased with the way their sweet nutty
  flavor enhances a menu.

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