This time of year we hear an awful lot about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Despite that that actually sounds pretty dangerous, it also makes us feel all cozy and warm and at-home. In addition to playing a crucial role in our collective holiday consciousness, chestnuts are a veritable culinary workhouse — perfect in recipes that call to arms flavors that are sweet, as well as those that are savory. And, while they’re perfect for Thanksgiving stuffings and Christmas cookies, they’re also pretty fair game year round. Because chestnut cupcakes are a thing, and cupcakes are forever.