chorizo Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Creamy Campanelle Pasta with Chorizo, Peas and Cheese

May 26, 2013September 1, 2016 chorizo, Mains, pasta

I've been looking for recipes to use up my homemade chorizo. I was going to start the morning with chorizo and scrambled eggs, then it hit me. Make a carbonara style pasta sauce, only substitute chorizo for the bacon. Brilliant. Creamy Campanelle Pasta with Chorizo, Peas and Cheese Serves 2... Read More

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Chorizo Update

May 26, 2013July 26, 2016 charcuterie, chorizo, pork

It's been a week since I first cut into the chorizo. I left the rest to continue dry curing and what a difference a week makes. The texture is now perfect. As it has dried, it has intensified and darkened in color, and has a melting meatiness that is beyond... Read More

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Chorizo Challenge and Updated Paella Recipe

May 21, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

The entire reason I started dry curing sausage with a Spanish Chorizo recipe was simple. I love paella. I plan on making and eating lots of paella. And while I have a brand of Spanigh Chorizo I like, I wanted to make this dish even more my own, and use... Read More

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Making Paella at Home

February 16, 2013January 11, 2017 chicken, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

I had heard that paella was a difficult thing to make. While I enjoy tapas, I can't say that I have any great understanding of, or experience with, Spanish food. I know I like Spanish cheeses (Manchego is one of my faves) and Spanish wine. I know I love Serrano... Read More