Chestnuts are excellent roasted or steamed (cut an 'X' in the nut, so the shell splits easily) for 10-15 minutes. Chestnut dressing with turkey is a holiday tradition. They go well in soups, stews, alongside vegetables, or desserts such as pastries, tortes, and ice cream. Chestnut flour adds a rich, sweet flavor to cakes, bread, and pasta. Chestnut puree, blended with butter and whipping cream, can be spiced and used with main dishes or sweetened with honey and topped with sweet whipped cream for the traditional European dessert, 'Mont Blanc.'