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Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya from Old Havana Foods
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Creole Jambalaya

Savory Creole Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Resting Time10 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp, Sofrito

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
  • 8 ounces 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
  • 1 1/2 cups Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional
  • 8 ounces Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 8 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 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.

Black Bean Burgers with Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Creamy Lime Spread

Black bean burger with sofrito ketchup and creamy lime spread from Old Havana Foods
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Black Bean Burgers with Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Creamy Lime Spread

Vegetarian burgers with a sweet and savory ketchup and zesty sour cream and lime sauce
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black beans, Lime, Panfry, Sandwich, Vegetarian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Raisin Sofrito Ketchup

Creamy Lime Spread

  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or mayonnaise
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed and/or minced into a paste
  • 12 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Meanwhile, mash drained Old Havana Foods Black Beans with a potato masher or pastry blender (or pulse in food processor) until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and dry oats. Lightly mix until well combined.
  • Form bean mixture into 6 even patties to match shape of buns and set aside.
  • Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté 3 burgers over medium-high heat until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. If using cheese place on burger patties and allow to melt. Repeat with remaining olive oil and burgers.
  • Spread bottom bun with 2 tablespoons Raisin Sofrito Ketchup (see recipe below.) Top with cooked burger patty and Creamy Lime Spread (see recipe below.) Enjoy!

Raisin Sofrito Ketchup

  • Place all ingredients in large measuring cup or blender jar and process/blend to desired texture. (Raisins can be softened with boiling water for a few minutes first for a slightly softer texture.)

Creamy Lime Spread

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

Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken

Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken from Old Havana Foods
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Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken

Creamy coconut milk and tart Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade combine for a delicious twist.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Latin
Keyword: Chicken, Coconut milk, Grill, Lime
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Mojo – Citrus Garlic Marinade
  • 3/4 cup Full fat coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds Chicken pieces (boneless, skinless chicken thighs are best)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Mix Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, coconut milk, sugar, ginger and red pepper (if using) in a glass or stainless steel bowl or plastic bag. Mix well to combine.
  • Place chicken in marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate as few as 30 minutes for small pieces or overnight for larger pieces.
  • Remove chicken from marinade wiping as much marinade off of chicken and reserving. Place reserved marinade in small saucepan and cook over low heat until simmering, stir and simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile grill chicken until thoroughly cooked and no pink juices flow when pierced, approximately 150°F for breast meat, 175 to 180°F for legs and thighs. Allow chicken to rest at least 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • OPTIONAL – brush on Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce during last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with additional sauce for dipping.

Notes

Serve with cooked marinade and fully cooked white rice.

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice from Old Havana Foods
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Spanish Rice

Savory yellow rice made with Old Havana Foods Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time23 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: Sofrito, Stovetop, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Ina medium saucepan combine 16 ounces of OldHavana Sofrito – Authentic Cuban Cooking Sauce and water. Stir well. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting, add rice, stir well. Cover pot and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

Fiery Shrimp Creole (Camarones Enchilados Picante)

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Fiery Shrimp Creole (Camarones Enchilados Picante)

Shrimp bathed in a very spicy sauce of onions, sweet & hot peppers and tomatoes
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Shrimp, Spicy, Stovetop
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat Old Havana Foods Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium stockpot over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, cut shrimp in half lengthwise and check that all veins and shells have been removed.
  • When sauce begins simmering, add shrimp and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, add parsley if using. Stir to combine. Serve over cooked rice.

Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs

Smokie Links or Meatballs from Old Havana Foods
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Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs

Sweet and savory smokie links or meatballs are great for a party/
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatballs, Smokie links
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine Old Havana Chili Cubano, or Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce (for a spicy version), apricot preserves and smokie links (or meatballs) in a medium stockpot over medium heat.
  • Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Combine ingredients in slow cooker vessel. Cook covered on high setting for 2 hours, then uncover and cook another hour or until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine from Old Havana Foods
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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine

Meltingly tender short ribs braised in a rich sauce of sofrito and red wine
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time4 hrs 35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Braise, Wine
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat large, ovenable stockpot over medium-high heat on stovetop. Meanwhile pepper ribs all over
  • Add olive oil to pan coating bottom. Brown half the ribs on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove ribs, repeat with remaining ribs.
  • Add wine and beef broth to pot. Bring to a boil, scraping off the brown bits on pan. Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito, thyme, carrots, browned ribs and stir well. Cover pot and braise in oven for 4 hours or until tender.
  • Remove ribs and carrots to a serving dish, cover with foil. Spoon fat off liquid and discard fat. Simmer liquid in pot over medium high heat for 10 to15 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over beef and carrots.

Alternate Cooking Method

  • Follow steps 1 through 3 as directed except place browned ribs, vegetables and liquids in slow cooker. Cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours until very tender. Skim fat off of liquid in slow cooker and discard fat.
  • Remove de-fatted cooking liquid from slow cooker vessel and place in medium size sauce pan. Reduce liquid over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour thickened sauce over beef and carrots in slow cooker.

Notes

Serve with egg noodles, potatoes or your favorite mashed vegetable.

Eggs in Savory Sauce (a.k.a. Shakshuka)

Eggs in Savory Sauce Shakshuka from Old Havana Foods
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Eggs in Savory Sauce (a.k.a. Shakshuka)

Eggs nestled in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, onion and garlic
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, Vegetarian
Keyword: Eggs, Sofrito, Vegetarian
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with tortillas, chips, pita, roti, naan or toasted bread.

Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

Black Bean Soup from Old Havana Foods
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Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

Smooth or
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: black beans, soup
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • For a creamy soup blend contents of Old Havana Foods Sofrito with the entire contents of two cans of Old Havana Foods Lightly Seasoned Black Beans (do not drain) in a blender or food processor or using a stick blender. Process until smooth. Place in saucepan. For a chunky soup combine all ingredients in saucepan but do not blend.
  • Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through, and bubbly stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream, minced onions and peppers, chopped cilantro and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Notes

Great in a bowl or served over white rice or with tortilla chips as a dip.

Cuban Sloppy Joes (Picadillo)

Cuban Sloppy Joes Picadillo from Old Havana Foods
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Cuban Sloppy Joes (Picadillo)

Versatile entree or base for many recipes
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Filling, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Filling, Sandwich, Turkey
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground meat (beef, pork, lamb or turkey)
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito
  • 1/4 cup Pimento stuffed or pitted green olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Golden raisins, coarsely chopped (very traditional)
  • 2 tablespoons Dry sherry (optional but very traditional)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up pieces with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito raisins, olives and sherry (if using); stir well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Serve on toasted buns or for a truly traditional Cuban lunch serve with white rice, fried plantains and a fried egg.