Here’s a simple no fuss meal thanks to Julia Busuttil Nishimura via the ABC. Preheat your oven to 180˚C (350ºF). In a roasting tray add a drained and rinsed can of chickpeas, a roughly chopped chorizo, 200g (7 oz) of cherry or chopped tomatoes, 1 red onion cut into wedges and 3 sprigs of fresh…… Continue reading chicken and chick pea tray bake
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black beans with pork and chorizo
Here’s a hearty and flavoursome stew with Spanish roots. Serve it with crusty bread and a fresh green salad. You can soak the black beans overnight or use the following quick-soak method. Add 1½ cups of black beans and 6 cups of water to a pot or pressure cooker and bring to a boil. Simmer…… Continue reading black beans with pork and chorizo
caldo verde
Caldo Verde (green soup) is a Portuguese staple that’s found in various versions all over the country. A simple but hearty and delicious soup. This version is adapted from a recipe by David Leite, author of New Portuguese Table. In a large pot over medium heat, warm ¼ of a cup of olive oil. Fry…… Continue reading caldo verde
roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries
Two tasty side dishes to liven up any meal. This cauliflower dish is from a recipe by Angela Boggiano for Sainsbury’s Magazine – instead of steaks I made wedges. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut half a cauliflower into wedges, including the leaves (which are just as delicious as the cauliflower), and arrange them…… Continue reading roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries
celeriac soup with chorizo
Celeriac is a member of the celery family with a large bulbous edible root. The flavour is subtle with only a slight celery flavour and some nuttiness. It lends itself to mash and is used raw in the classic French remoulade. This simple but delicious soup recipe, from Olive Magazine, pairs creamy celeriac with rosemary…… Continue reading celeriac soup with chorizo
greens and chorizo quiche
Here’s a quiche recipe to use up all those green leaves you might normally throw away. I used beet and radish leaves together with speck and chorizo for a super tasty filling in a walnut pastry shell. For the pastry shell combine 185g (6½ oz) of plain flour with 30g (1 oz) of toasted walnuts (toast them…… Continue reading greens and chorizo quiche
mexican brunch
We love our lazy late breakfast or brunch. And Mexican food is the perfect way to wake up your tastebuds. Finely chop 1 onion, 1 red pepper, 1 chorizo and 1 fresh chilli and fry them in a little oil until the onions are translucent and soft. Add a drained can of kidney beans, some…… Continue reading mexican brunch
chicken in a chorizo and red wine sauce
This wonderful recipe, from The Foods and Wines of Spain by Penelope Casas, is a family favourite. Serve it with crusty bread, a fresh green salad and a robust red wine. This recipe is for a whole jointed chicken but any bone-in chicken will work. Season your chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper and…… Continue reading chicken in a chorizo and red wine sauce
grand final fiesta
There are many similarities between Super Bowl Sunday and the AFL Grand Final. Many families and friends gather to watch the game and celebrate or commiserate. The drink of choice is generally beer. At the game a meat pie is essential but at home barbecues reign. We decided instead to drink Margheritas and eat chicken fajitas, chorizo with potato and corn,…… Continue reading grand final fiesta
rabbit with white beans and chorizo
Here’s a wonderfully complex rabbit dish. Serve it with crusty white bread and a fresh salad. If using dried beans soak 100g (3½ oz) overnight in 3 times their volume of water. Cook them until just tender then drain them and set aside (a can of white beans will work too). Cut a fresh rabbit into 6…… Continue reading rabbit with white beans and chorizo
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