Using a sharp knife, carefully cut an X into the flat side of each chestnut. Place the chestnuts in a pot of boiling water ...

slit the rounded shell of the nut, bring to the boil in plenty of cold water and cook for 20 minutes. Leave the nuts in the hot water so that they stay warm and soft as you peel. Dried chestnuts ...

Finally, peel away the outer shell, revealing the "lovely roasted chestnut, ready for eating", said Jamie. If you're struggling with the peeling step in this method, Nigella Lawson and her expert ...