chorizo

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Spanish chorizobor. English chorizo Borrowed from Spanish chorizo.

1. A spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.

   “Substitute three chopped scallions and a minced jalapeño for the onion, and 6 ounces crumbled chorizo for the tomatoes. Sub ½ cup queso fresco for the Parmesan in step 2. Serve with salsa.”

   “A plate of queen scallops on the half shell with chorizo crumbs and garlic butter was only over-shadowed by the quality of its companions.”