7 acorn chestnuts Recipes

acorn squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 lb each), extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, diced celery, leeks , halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, granny smith apples, peeled and diced, chopped thyme, rye bread, crusts removed , bread cut into 1/2-inch dice (day old, rustic, about 6 cups), vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts, chopped parsley, heavy cream, vegetable stock or 1/3 cup low-sodium broth

extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for greasing, acorn squash, salt, black pepper, peeled cooked whole chestnuts (from a 7- to 8-oince jar), cut into thirds, thick) slices pancetta (6 oz total), cut into 1/4-inch dice, fresh cranberries, finely chopped, dark brown sugar, water, whole-grain mustard, chicory (curly endive), trimmed and torn into 2-inch pieces (10 cups)

stove top stuffing mix, chestnuts , roasted in shell, butternut squash or 2 acorn squash, eggs, butter, salt, nutmeg , to taste, cinnamon

dried beans, coarse grits, venison or other meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, salt, acorn squash or 2 cups any other winter squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces, peeled and cubed jerusalem artichokes, walnuts , chestnuts, or sunflower seeds, shelled and ground until powdery