This is a great recipe - super easy, crowd pleaser, even the kids love it, and the items are easy to keep on hand. Definitely a five-star winner!

Reviewed On: Nov. 17, 2009

I just can't believe that some users are giving this less that five stars! I made these for a pool party and they flew off the plate! Following the advice of previous reviewers, I baked the chestnuts on a cooling rack set on a cookie sheet so the bacon drained off while the chestnuts were cooking. I then dipped them in the sauce and put them back on the same rack. They were fabulous! If I could give them more than five stars, I would!

Reviewed On: Nov. 17, 2009

This is a great, traditional Cioppino recipe. I disagree with the other reviewers in their recommendation of fish stock, or any other ingredients to try to make the dish richer. This simple "fisherman's stew" is exactly what it is supposed to be: basic, buttery from the different seafoods, simple, and true to the basic principles of the dish - lots of seafood, good seasonings, basic tomato, wine, chicken broth, and limited other ingredients; no frills or whistles. Perfect served with some country or sourdough bread, sliced, buttered, and lightly toasted, and then rubbed with a half of a garlic clove. And wonderful with a nice glass of wine.

Reviewed On: Oct. 1, 2009