5 roasted cognac chestnuts Recipes

heavy cream, unsalted butter, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, marrons glaces (candied chestnuts), finely chopped, bottled whole shelled roasted chestnuts (1 1/2 cups), cake flour (not self-rising), baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, cognac, chilled heavy cream, egg whites, granulated sugar, garnish: caramelized chestnuts

sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, bacon (thick-cut ), french chestnuts , with, cognac, halved, green onion, chopped

whole quail * (about 6 oz each), salt, black pepper, peanut oil or vegetable oil, unsalted butter, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, fresh thyme sprigs, cognac, low-sodium chicken broth (16 fl oz), creme fraiche, seedless green grapes (about 18), roasted chestnuts** (from a 7 1/4-oz jar or peeled roasted fresh)

pitted prunes, beef stock or canned beef broth, dry red wine, prune juice, goose, orange, quartered, salt, ground pepper, onion, cut into 8 pieces, bay leaves, armagnac , cognac or other brandy, butter, room temperature, all purpose flour, steamed or roasted chestnuts, chopped fresh parsley