This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Chestnuts, Lettuce leaves, French dressing.
Boil and blanch the chestnuts, cook until tender, in boiling water; take them out, throw into cold water, drain, and dry on a soft cloth.
Arrange on lettuce leaves, and pour over them a French dressing.
Prepare the chestnuts as before, cut each one in two, and cover them with the grated rind of an orange. Arrange on lettuce leaves, garnish with small pieces of orange, and serve with mayonnaise.
 
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