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Garlic Lime Crema

Garlic Lime Crema from Old Havana Foods
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Garlic Lime Cream

Sour cream blended with zesty lime and garlic is a great accent to burgers, tacos and sandwiches. Is a tasty dip too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Keyword: Garlic, Lime, Sour cream
Servings: 10 Tablespoons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Sour cream (or mayonnaise if prefered)
  • 1 Lime, zest first then juice (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 1/2 tablespoons juice)
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed to a paste

Instructions

  • Combine the sour cream (or mayonnaise), lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Notes

Great on burgers, sandwiches and as a dip.

Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

sweet & Zesty Pulled Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Fully cooked pulled pork or chicken combined with Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce great as in in a sandwich or tacos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 5 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pork

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine meat and 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce in a microwave safe bowl or a medium saucepan and stir until well combined.
  • Heat until bubbly and heated through, or until temperature reaches 150°F.
  • Serve on buns as a sandwich or on a salad or as an entrée with sides of beans and cole slaw.

Notes

Any precooked, shredded meat could be used.

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta from Old Havana Foods
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Mediterranean Seafood Pasta

Tender seafood with Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe and al dente pasta make for a flavorful yet light dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Spanish
Keyword: Pasta, Seafood
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 15 ounces Petite diced tomatoes or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 2 packets Trader Joe's Reduced Sodium Vegetable stock concentrate or 1 bouillon cube
  • 14 Kalamata or oil cured olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 pound Seafood blend (shrimp, scallops, squid) or any combination
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 6 ounces Thin egg noodles
  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile heat 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe and tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add vegetable stock concentrate from packets (do not add water), olives, fennel seeds, seafood blend and red pepper to saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Heat through until fish is cooked approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While seafood is cooking add noodles to pot of boiling water and cook until just barely al dente (several minutes less than package directions).
  • Drain pasta, (retaining 1 cup of cooking water). Add pasta to fish mixture stirring well to coat. Continue cooking mixture to allow liquids to be absorbed by noodles. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin consistency of sauce.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over each serving.

Seafood Ceviche with Avocado

Seafood Ceviche with Avocado from Old Havana Foods
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Seafood Ceviche with Avocado

Tart and refreshing this seafood ceviche with creamy avocado satisfies on a hot summer day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salad
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Peruvian, Spanish
Keyword: Avocado, Mojo, Shrimp
Servings: 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup Minced red or yellow onoin
  • 1 pound Cooked seafood, cut into bite-size pieces shrimp, scallops, calamari or firm white fish
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium Avocado

Instructions

  • In medium bowl combine ¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, tomato paste and olive oil. Add , hot sauce and cilantro if using, mix well. Add onoin and seafood and mix well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and more Mojo Marinade of desired. Stir to combine. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  • Just before serving chop avocado into ½” dice. Add to seafood mixture, combine gently so as not to smash avocado pieces.

Notes

Serve with tortilla or pita chips or as traditionally done in Latina America – with saltines!

Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)

Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta from Old Havana Foods
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Creamy Cuban Inspired Polenta (Tamal en Cazuela)

Creamy comfort food – corn meal/polenta cooked with savory Old Havana Foods Sofrito and meat seasoned with Old Havana Foods Mojo Marinade
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Brunch, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean
Keyword: cornmeal, Sofrito, Vegan
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Marinate meat

To prepare polenta/tamal en cazuela

Instructions

For Meat Based version

  • Marinate pork or chicken with Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade for at least 15 minutes or as long as overnight.
  • Heat medium stockpot over high heat. Meanwhile drain pork from marinade, reserving both.
  • Add olive oil to stockpot and swirl to coat bottom. Add drained meat to pot and brown for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Turn down heat to medium, add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, sugar and reserved marinade. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
  • Add chicken broth to pot and stir to combine. Immediately add cornmeal to pot in a steady stream stirring constantly to avoid forming lumps. Bring to a low simmer. Turn heat to very low, cover saucepan and cook approximately 10 minutes until cornmeal is soft and texture is no longer gritty.
  • Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.

For Vegan version

  • Omit meat but use all other marinade ingredients. Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
  • Combine all ingredients in pot and bring to a low boil over medium heat. Continue with steps 5 and 6 as above. If desired for texture, add seasoned sautéed onions and mushrooms to mixture just before serving.

Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

Ropa Vieja Cuban Shredded Beef from Old Havana Foods
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Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

Slow cooked, savory shredded beef with tomato, garlic and onion sauce. A true Cuban Classic! Ropa Vieja means "old clothes" because the meat when shredded resembles tattered rags
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Beef, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Keto, Latin
Keyword: Beef, Low-carb, Slow cooked, Sofrito
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place beef and Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe in slow cooker bag. Mix to coat.
  • Close bag with twist tie. Cook on low setting until very tender, about:
    – 10 to 12 hours for beef brisket
    – 7 to 8 hours for short ribs and skirt steak
  • Spoon fat off liquid and discard. Shred meat and toss with sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Eaten with cauliflower “rice” this could fit into a low-carb (Keto friendly) diet. Approximately 1/6 of the recipe contains:
600 calories, 38 g fat, 42 g protein, 8g carbs.
Nutrition was calculated using Living Cookbook V 1.5, and USDA nutrition data for beef brisket, trimmed to 1/8″ fat, raw. Feel free to make your own calculations.

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore from Old Havana Foods
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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken, olives and Chili Cubano combine for an easy slow cooker version of this classic Italian dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Chili Cubano, Slow cooker
Servings: 2 to 3 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Dry white wine
  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano
  • 1½ teaspoons Chopped, fresh rosemary
  • 2 pounds Chicken, bone in, skin removed 3.5 to 4 pounds total
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Flour (2 teaspoons corn starch can be used to make gluten free)
  • 1 large Carrots, chopped
  • ¼ cup Pitted, drained kalamata olives
  • 2 Tablespoons Drained capers

Instructions

  • Add white wine, Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano and rosemary to slow cooker vessel, mix to combine.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with flour (or cornstarch). Place chicken into slow cooker and top with some of the Chili Cubano-wine mixture.
  • Add carrots, olives and caper on top of chicken. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high heat (or 8 hours on low) until chicken is tender, spooning sauce over chicken every hour.
  • Serve chicken with sauce over cooked rice, couscous, pasta or quinoa.

Black Bean & Feta Salad

Black Bean Feta Salad from Old Havana Foods
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Black Bean & Feta Salad

A savory yet light summer salad with our mojo citrus garlic marinade, black beans, tomatoes, feta and red onion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black beans, feta, summer salad
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • ¼ cup Chopped red onion
  • ⅓ cup Finely chopped tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup Finely chopped red, orange or yellow pepper
  • ⅓ cup Crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine. Add feta and gently toss being careful not to break up feta too much or it will smear. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya from Old Havana Foods
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Creole Jambalaya

Flavor straight from New Orleans! Savory Creole Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp, Sofrito
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • ½ cup Sweet peas (petit pois) drained, reserve peas and liquid separately
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 12 ounces Light bodied beer (do not use an IPA or bitter) split into 8 oz and 4 oz
  • 1¼ cups Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional
  • 6 ounces Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 6 ounces Fully cooked, sliced sausage Andouille is recommended for authentic Creole Jambalaya

Instructions

  • Lightly season chicken with pepper. Heat a large pot over high heat until hot.  Add olive oil to pot and swirl to coat bottom. Add the chicken pieces, (skin side down if using bone-in.) Brown about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or turning whole pieces after 4 minutes.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe to pot, stir well to coat chicken with sofrito. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1½ cups chicken broth, 8 ounces beer (or additional chicken broth) lime juice, liquid from peas, rice (and saffron if using) to stockpot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • During last five minutes of cooking add shrimp and sausage.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining 4 ounces of beer (or chicken stock) and drained peas. Stir well to combine, cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste. If large, cut bone-in chicken pieces in half.

Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad from Old Havana Foods
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Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

Cool and refreshing summer salad seasoned with our Mojo Marinade combined with quinoa and black beans for extra protein and fiber!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Cuisine: American, Spanish, Vegetarian
Keyword: black beans, Quinoa, summer salad, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 2 teaspoons Honey or your preferred sweetener
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup Mint leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup Minced scallions
  • 1 cup Baby arugula leaves
  • 1-15 ounce can Black Beans drained but NOT rinsed
  • ½ cup Diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Minced jalapeños
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan bring quinoa, water and salt to a low simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, honey. cilantro, mint, and scallions. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the arugula if using, drained black beans, bell peppers and jalapeños. Toss well to coat with dressing. Add the cooled quinoa, toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.