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What to do with chorizo
Posted at 12:02PM, 28 September 2012 by Lily Barclay - Writer, bbcgoodfood.comVibrant, smoky and packed full of spicy flavours, chorizo must leave regular sausages with a bit of an image complex. If you go for the cured variety you don't have to sizzle a chorizo sausage before tucking in. But if you do manage to resist devouring the lot at the kitchen counter, we have some beautiful recipes that will warm up the chilliest of autumn nights.
Beautiful brunch
Think two steps ahead of the standard breakfast fare with a hearty Spanish-style brunch, and you should be able to face up to the harshest of morning frosts. One word of warning though, once you've tried these tea and toast will never taste the same again.
Tempting tapas
Entertaining? Whip up a Spanish-style tapas feast and let friends help themselves. Vodka flames chorizo should get the party started while pretty Prawn & chorizo skewers will fly off the table - just don't forget a few jugs of sangria.
Grilled baby squid stuffed with chorizo
Hearty and healthy
When it comes to colder evenings a bowl of salad simply no longer cuts it. But fear not, we've got plenty of satisfying, flavour-packed dishes that won't leave you feeling hungry. Cut yourself a slice of skinny pizza with chorizo and jalapenos or feed the family on a super-healthy Chicken & chorizo jambalaya.
Clam chorizo & white bean stew
Chorizo chicken with chilli wedges
white fish with spicy beans & chorizo
Seafood suppers
Chorizo is to seafood what Ant is to Dec, they simply bring out the best in each other. Steam fresh shellfish with sherry to bring out the sweetness then contrast with spicy Spanish sausage in this clam & chorizo stew, or make a salad like no other with this Squid, chickpea & chorizo recipe.
Spanish meatballs with clams chorizo & squid
Steamed clams in saffron & spring green broth
Comfort food
Add a spicy kick to simple autumnal suppers for a warming, cosy midweek meal. Try a steaming bowl of chorizo, lentil & chickpea soup simply served with crusty bread and lots of butter, or a Mexican-style potato, pepper & chorizo stew topped with perfectly fried eggs.
Chorizo, potato & cheese omelette
Fast food
Feel the need for speed? Chorizo is brilliant for adding a bit of punch to quick and simple dishes. Quick bean & chorizo chilli can be served with rice or generously piled on top of buttery jacket potatoes. Where as chickpea chorizo & spinach stew makes the perfect healthy winter warmer with little effort or time.
Spicy chorizo potatoes with fried eggs
Chorizo new potato & haddock one-pot
Spanish rice with prawns and chorizo
Perfect pasta
Make the classic after-work staple a whole lot more exciting; the subtle taste of sweet tomatoes works perfectly with the more intense chorizo flavour. From budget-busting spaghetti with chorizo & rosemary pangritata to rigatoni with spiced prawns, tomatoes & chorizo.
Chorizo & sunblush tomato penne
Spaghetti with spanish flavours
Super soups
Soothe away the hardest of days with a wholesome soup and everything will feel ok again. Potage Dubarry with crisp chorizo and creamy cauliflower is smart enough to serve to friends, or kick back with a chickpea soup with shredded greens & chorizo for a healthy but comforting sofa supper.
What's your favourite thing to do with chorizo? We'd love to hear your thought and ideas.
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