Roast Goose with Chestnut and Leek Stuffing

Sweet and rich, chestnuts are a perfect accompaniment to many holiday dishes. Unlike other nuts, they contain a high amount of starch and little oil, and so are often treated as a vegetable and almost always cooked. Preparing fresh chestnutswhich must be cooked, peeled and then cooked againtakes time and determination, but their superior flavor can be worth the effort. However, high-quality bottled chestnuts, especially those from France, are a good substitute and can be a great time-saver.