52 Chestnut Recipes in This Cookbook Christmas is a time for good cheer, good friends, family and food. Noting says Christmas quite like roasted chestnuts. Chestnuts are a traditional holiday treat that have been immortalized in song. Once roasted chestnuts can be added to holiday stuffing, cakes and cookies. Different toppings can be added to chestnuts and then they can be enjoyed whole. This recipe book contains a many mouth-watering chestnut dishes to make your holiday delicious and special.