1. Cut the chestnuts in half and boil them in water until tender
2. Remove shells and inner peel or boil in the intact shells with a cross hatch cut in the flat bottom to aid peeling.
3. Cool and crumble the pieces into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add sautéed ground meats and sausage, sautéed onions or shallots or garlic, .... egg and herbs and seasonings of your choice.
5. Blend well and stuff :)