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Holder for pregnant women: what you have to know

Pregnancy transforms our eating habits. This is a fact that any pregnant woman discovers quickly! Between sudden desires and medical prohibitions, navigating the world of food becomes a real challenge. Holder particularly crystallizes questions. White ham or dry sausage? Liver pâté or rillettes? We will disentangle the true from the false in this taste labyrinth where pleasure and prudence are mixed. Handshed behind our favorite cold meats The consumption of cold cuts during pregnancy exposes pregnant women at several major health risks. You must understand these threats to adopt good precautions to protect...

Charcuterie Health
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 Chocolate sausage

Chocolate sausage, the essential recipe for nostalgic dessert

Chocolate sausage throne for decades on our festive tables, even defying our authentic artisanal sausages of Directos. This dessert awakens the taste buds and revives childhood memories. This softness without cooking conquers young and old by its disconcerting simplicity and its inimitable taste. Today we are revealing all the secrets of this chocolate sausage recipe, as well as our best variants to impress your guests during your next receptions. The gourmet heritage of a timeless French classic chocolate sausage is one of the emblematic desserts of our family culinary heritage. This ingenious creation...

Sauceisson Recipe
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Cake au chorizo, the Iberian flavor in salted version

The cake with chorizo revolutionizes our aperitifs. This culinary specialty subtly combines the French tradition of salty cake with the spicy flavors of the Iberian peninsula. Today we are revealing all the secrets of this recipe which appeals to delicate palaces as much as thrill seekers. No more eternal cubes of cheese as an aperitif! Make way for this gourmet creation which transforms each bite into a taste trip to Spain. Chorizo, a must -see star of salty cake Chorizo gives this preparation its unique character and asserted personality...

Spanish cold meats Recipe
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Differences between Serrano ham and Iberian hams

The ham Serrano and Iberian ham are two highly appreciated products of Spanish charcuterie, each with specific characteristics that distinguish them. Here are the main differences between these two types of ham: Pig Breeds - Serrano Ham: Produced from white pigs, mainly breeds such as Landrace, Large White, or Duroc. - Iberian Ham: Produced from Iberian pigs, an indigenous breed of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its ability to infiltrate fat into the muscles. Food - Serrano Ham: Pigs are generally fed cereals and fodder. - Iberian Ham: The quality of the ham strongly depends on the diet. There are...

Iberian ham Serrano
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Food and wine pairings: which wines to buy to accompany our chorizo?

Food and wine pairings: which wines to buy to accompany our chorizo?

Charcuterie very popular in Europe , chorizo is ideal for aperitifs, delicious dishes with sauces and salads. This spicy red sausage with a firm texture pairs perfectly with a wide range of liqueurs and drinks. Among the different possible combinations, the combination of wine and chorizo ​​is very popular. In summer, winter or any season, here are the possible wine pairings with our delicious chorizo. Chorizo ​​and wine: a love story Made from pork, chorizo ​​is a cold meat from Spain seasoned with paprika. It is more exotic than simple sausage and can therefore be enjoyed in different ways. You can...

Spanish charcuterie Chorizo
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chorizo ​​mussels recipe

Chorizo ​​Mussels

Chorizo ​​can be enjoyed in different ways during your meals with family, friends and lovers. Chorizo ​​mussels are a dish that you can serve as a main course or as a starter. Would you like to try it ? Follow this recipe from Directos.eu. Chorizo ​​mussels: the ingredients For this mussels recipe with chorizo, you will need the following ingredients: 2 liters of bouchot mussels, 150 grams of spicy chorizo, 1 onion, 1 shallot, 1 clove of garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 20 cl of white wine (dry), 8 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley. The preparation of this recipe takes approximately thirty minutes, including five cooking times. Preparing the...

Spanish Charcuterie Chorizo Recipe
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How to cook chorizo ​​in a pan?

The chorizo is a spicy red sausage that is is particularly appreciated for its unique flavor. It is integrated into many tasty rice, pasta or lentil recipes. It can also be cooked simply in a pan. Directos.eu presents the tip for cooking chorizo ​​with this everyday utensil. Precautions to take when making pan-fried chorizo Chorizo ​​is a food that has a high fat content. To avoid excess fat, significantly reduce the amount of oil you add to the pan. Use a light drizzle of olive oil or a non-stick pan ideally. To avoid burning the chorizos (if you opt for small models),...

Spanish charcuterie Chorizo
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Recipe Pasta with chorizo

Penne pasta with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and spinach

You know the recipe for penne pasta with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and spinach ? Simple, delicious and economical, this dish is sure to amaze the taste buds of all your guests. Discover an unmissable recipe for penne pasta with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and spinach that you can make with the chorizo ​​that we offer at Directos.eu. Ingredients for this chorizo ​​recipe Here are the ingredients you will need to prepare penne pasta with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and spinach: 300 g of pasta (penne type), 150 g mild or spicy chorizo, 400 g canned cherry tomatoes or 18 fresh cherry tomatoes, 2 cups of baby spinach, 200...

Spanish charcuterie Chorizo Recipe
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Chorizo ​​risotto

Creamy chorizo ​​risotto

Would you like to cook a good creamy chorizo ​​risotto? Here is a delicious recipe that you will like. Have the perfect chorizo ​​delivered to you from Directos.eu to make this iconic dish a success. Ingredients for creamy chorizo ​​risotto Thiscreamy risottochorizo recipe serves four people. For its preparation you will need the following ingredients: 1 red onion, 1 yellow pepper, 30 g of olive oil, 330 g of rice (Arborio), 200 g of chorizo ​​cut into rounds, 40 g of thick crème fraîche, 800 grams of water, 2 cubes with Mediterranean vegetables. Depending on the recipes, you can also use filament cheese instead of crème fraîche. Steps for preparing creamy...

Spanish charcuterie Chorizo Recipe
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