Name: Glazed Chestnuts with Haricots Verts
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1 (14- to 15-oz) jar whole roasted chestnuts* (3 cups); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup Sortilège maple liqueur**, or 1/4 cup Canadian whiskey stirred together with 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 2 lb haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed

Sortilège is a blend of Canadian whiskey and maple syrup. Here it infuses the chestnuts with maple flavor and picks up the sweetness of the green beans.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 hr

Cooks' notes:

• Chestnuts can be glazed 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Stir in 3 tablespoons additional chicken broth or water and reheat over low heat. • Haricots verts can be boiled 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with paper towels. Bring to room temperature before proceeding. *Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods shops. **Available at Laird & Co. (877-438-5247).

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