Tastes like Christmas in Cuba
The biggest island of the Caribbean is filled with traditions and celebrations, and - of course - Christmas and New Years Eve are among Cubans favorite party days. Christmas in Cuba is celebrated as a family time, and even though the Island has a religious background, for many, the day is considered more like a time to spend with family, sharing a traditional meal and drinks. What does a Christmas or New Year’s Eve table look like in Cuba? Lechón Asado, Yuca con Mojo, Arroz y Frijoles, Ensalada, y de postre, buñuelos o flan. Roast Pork, Cassava with traditional marinade,...
Cuban-themed party • ideas & recipes •
Are you wondering how to throw a Cuban themed party at home without preparing the exact same recipe from last year? Chinese-Cuban style Lechon Asado might be the answer It will definitely add the WOW factor to your family dinner celebration Whether it is for a Christmas party, New Year's Eve or any other holidays where you meet with friends and family, we can assure you, this Cuban flavor will make people keep calling you to ask for the recipe for a while. As the melting pot that the Cuban culture is, the Island’s cuisine has a lot to...
Salmon en Mojo y Miel (1 serving)
Ingredients: Salmon Filet (6-8oz) 4oz Soul de Cuba Cafe Honey Mojo 4oz Water 1TBSP Butter 1tsp Olive Oil EVOO Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: - Heat Pan to Medium-High heat (Tip: when a drop of water sizzles and rolls around when it hits the pan, you have the right heat) - Add a tsp of olive oil and place salmon filet skin side down (don’t touch it for 3 mins) - Flip the salmon over. (You should have a nice crispy side facing up) - Add Soul de Cuba Cafe Honey Mojo, Butter, Water and a sprinkle of...
Pollo Frito En Miel Mojo (1 serving)
Ingredients: Chicken breast 6-8 oz. 1 egg 1 cup of Japanese bread crumbs (Panko) 4 oz Soul de Cuba Mojo 4 oz Soul de Cuba Honey Mojo ¼ Spanish onion sliced into rings ¼ cup white wine 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Instructions: Tenderize chicken breast filet. Marinate in Soul de Cuba Mojo for 30 minutes or more. Crack egg and whisk in a small bowl. Coat the chicken breast with egg and place the panko flakes on a plate and press the chicken breast into the crumbs until it is evenly coated. Add white wine, Soul de Cuba Mojo...
