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"It's no wonder there's a Christmas song that leads with \"chestnuts roasting on an open fire\"\u2014these buttery, meaty nuts are in season in December. Sure, they're amazing when they're roasted, as the song suggests, but chestnuts are great in salads, stuffing, sides, pancakes, and more. Check out the slideshow for recipe inspiration, and read on to learn how to buy and store these festive nuts.\r\n\r\n&lt;strong&gt;How to buy&lt;/strong&gt;\r\nSelect chestnuts that are heavy for their size with tight, shiny skin. Avoid nuts that have mold on their surface or rattle in their shell\u2014this means they're old.\r\n\r\n&lt;strong&gt;How to store&lt;/strong&gt;\r\nKeep in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Remove from the refrigerator a day before roasting.            "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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