Trying to up your cooking game? If so, you should seriously incorporating this underrated ingredient: chorizo.  

As well as being absolutely delicious eaten out of the fridge when you're in need of a salty snack, chorizo's also a massively versatile ingredient. 

Don't believe us? Here's a selection of ideas to make the most of it.

1. Cheesy chorizo black bean tacquitos

Tacos are great and all, but they can be so... unwieldly. Here's a neater option, where the contrasting flavours are packed together nice and tight.

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2. Queso blanco dip with chorizo

Pretty much anything will taste good dipped into this. 

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3. Chorizo and sweet potato hash

Yes, this is real life. Yes, this is something you can probably justify eating for breakfast, probably. Yes, life is indeed beautiful.

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4. One-pot wonder Spanish rice with chorizo

We say 'one-pot', you hear 'hardly any washing up'. 

That's okay. You're not alone.

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5. Healthy chipotle chorizo tacos

Remember when we said tacos were a bit messy? Yeah, we stopped caring about that around two recipes ago. Indulge. Go for it. 

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6. Chorizo and cheddar potato skins

Chorizo and potato – a symbol of the cultural ties that bind Spain with Ireland.

Or something like that.

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7. Shrimp and chorizo skillet paella with quinoa

Another one for fans of never washing up, this is bursting with competing tastes that will go perfectly with a delicious beer on a summer's day, and absolutely leave your palate dancing with joy. 

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8. Chorizo breakfast burritos

Burritos, for breakfast?

Go for it, my friend. For you are an adult now.

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9. Turkey chorizo burgers with creamy guacamole

One of the most underrated meats in the world – turkey – paired with one of the best – chorizo. This is already a heaven-made match, and that's before you lop on the guac.

Take us to it.

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