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Chestnut Risotto

Chestnut Risotto

Ingredients: 1 ½ cup of Arborio risotto rice 200 g of Y.V.Fresh chestnuts, cooked and chopped 1 shallot, chopped 5 tbsp of butter 4 cups of broth (beef, chicken or vegetarian, as preferred) ½ celery stick, chopped ½ cup of white wine 1 tbsp of olive oil 100 g of parmesan Black pepper, grounded Method: Prepare the broth and keep it heated on the stovetop. In a hot skillet, add butter, followed by chopped shallot and celery. Cook until browned. Add the risotto rice and continu

Sausage and Chestnut Pasta

Sausage and Chestnut Pasta

The wonderful Laura Ford has shared with us her favourite Chestnut recipe to make on a cold winter's night, Sausage and Chestnut Pasta! This nutritionally balanced dish is packed with delicious flavours and super simple to make with our new microwavable chestnut pouches! To learn more about Laura, you can follow her on Instagram: @laurafordnutrition or check our her website: https://laurafordnutrition.wordpress.com/ Let' get to the recipe! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive o

How to prepare chestnuts with ease

How to prepare chestnuts with ease

What’s not to love about chestnuts. They’re good for your digestion, high in nutrition and a healthy source of energy. They promote healthy brain functions, keeps your bones strong, and can even help prevent heart disease. But most importantly, they just taste great! Preparing them, however, can be a fuss. These tasty nuggets don’t come in a package that’s so easy to peel. They’ve got shells that are hard to crack and a clingy layer underneath doesn’t seem to ever want to go

5 Reasons you should be implementing chestnuts into your diet!

5 Reasons you should be implementing chestnuts into your diet!

Other than being scrumptious, chestnuts are also nuggets of vitamins and minerals - making them deliciously nutritious. Here are 5 reasons why you should be implementing chestnuts into your diet. 1. Digestive health Possessing one of the highest content levels of dietary fibre in the nut family, chestnuts greatly assist the digestive tract. This fibre helps regulate bowel movements, prevents inflammation and helps to maximise the full absorption potential of nutrients. 2. Ene

5 ways to eat Chestnuts!

5 ways to eat Chestnuts!

Chestnuts are versatile morsels and are the perfect way to keep you warm this winter. Enjoyed either sweet or savoury here are 5 ways you can enjoy your delicious Y.V. Fresh chestnuts: 1. Snack For an easy on-the-go snack, simply microwave ‘Y.V Fresh’s Ready to Cook Chestnuts’, peel the skin and add butter. You could skip the butter but we think a little butter makes everything more rich, creamy and indulgent! 2. Soup Take advantage of those robust, earthy chestnut flavours w

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