Squash Chorizo Stew Food

CHORIZO-POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well coated, about 3 more minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and paprika. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook 12 minutes. Add the chard; cover and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are tender and the chard is wilted, 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; top with parsley, drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread.

SQUASH AND CHORIZO QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Cook the chorizo in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a large bowl, reserving the pan drippings.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the squash, 1/3 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gently toss. Cover and cook until the squash is fork-tender, about 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the beans, chile powder and a pinch of salt and cook, tossing, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to the bowl with the chorizo.
• Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Put the kale in a large bowl and pour the lime dressing on top. Massage the dressing into the kale; season with salt.
• Divide the squash mixture among the tortillas, leaving one half of each tortilla uncovered. Top with the cheese. Fold over the other half of each tortilla. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 2 of the quesadillas and cook, flipping halfway, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
• Cut the quesadillas in half. Divide among plates and serve with the kale salad, pico de gallo and sour cream.

WHITING STEW WITH WHITE BEANS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHORIZO

Steps:

• In a large kettle, combine the fish bones and heads, the whole onion, the annatto seeds and bay leaf with 5 quarts of water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, skimming off any foam that accumulates on the surface. Strain the stock and discard the solids.
• Return the stock to the pan and bring to a boil. Add the beans and wine, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60 to 90 minutes until the beans are just tender. Add the squash and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and fry the chorizo until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan with a slotted spoon, set it aside and add the diced onions to the pan. Cook until golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
• When the squash is cooked, increase the heat to medium and stir in the cooked onions, the whiting and the squid. Season with salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes. Place the stew in a large serving bowl and garnish with the chorizo and rosemary. Serve immediately.

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SUMMER STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the garlic, thyme and smoked paprika, and stir for a few minutes, then tip in the chorizo and stir for another couple of minutes until its oil is released. Splash in the sherry vinegar and let it bubble for a minute or so.
• Add the tomatoes, peppers, spinach and chickpeas along with 100ml water and a pinch of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes have softened and there is a thickened sauce, about 15 mins. Adjust the seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.