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Creations from la cocina goya

Simply Yummy Summer Appetizers & Sides

20 Recipes

Chick Peas

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Hummus

Chick Peas

Easily make this delicious Hummus at home with the rich and convenient GOYA® Chick Peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, spices and GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mix everything together in a food processor until it becomes a creamy puree. Top it off by adding parsley, a touch of Adobo, and a drizzle of olive oil to serve. We assure you that you will not want the store-bought kind ever again.

GOYA® Chick Peas have been awarded the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for their overall quality. They’re delicious, nutritious, and very versatile to cook with. This favorite fiber-packed ingredient comes ready to be part of a variety of recipes, from entrees and fantastic side dishes to great snacks like our delicious and homemade Hummus.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

10m

Total time

15m

Yields

6

Servings

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Chick Peas

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Hummus Three Ways

Chick Peas

Dips are a must on your summer menu! Surprise everyone with a delicious Hummus Three Ways appetizer. They are three different and easy-to-prepare versions of hummus: traditional, smoky, and avocado. To make them, all you need are the nutty and versatile GOYA® Chick Peas, GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, along with other great ingredients that will help you create these dips in a snap. Let's hop to it!

GOYA® Chick Peas have been awarded the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for their overall quality. They’re delicious, nutritious, and very versatile to cook with. This favorite fiber-packed ingredient comes ready to be part of a variety of recipes, from entrees and fantastic side dishes to great snacks like our delicious and homemade Hummus.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

15m

Total time

15m

Yields

6

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Spanish Garlic Shrimp on Skewers

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Treat your palate this summer with these tasty grilled Spanish Garlic Shrimp on Skewers. First, marinate the shrimp in GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, garlic and pepper flakes. Then, remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the liquid, and assemble the skewers. Thread the peppers, shrimp and lemons on the skewers, then brush with the reserved marinade. Finally, take them to the grill, and they’ll be ready in just minutes. Mmm, super tasty!

If there is an essential ingredient in your pantry, it must be GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Winner of several awards, including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its overall quality, its bold flavor comes from the best Spanish olive harvests. Use it for almost everything you cook! Enjoy it as the final touch on soups and dips, or to create fantastic salads and appetizers. Try it in our Spanish Garlic Shrimp on Skewers recipe, in a delicious Gazpacho – Cold Vegetable Soup or Ajoblanco Cold Soup.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

20m

Total time

25m

Yields

4

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Gazpacho - Cold Vegetable Soup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A nice, cold soup is what we crave on hot days. That's why we bring you this tasty Gazpacho - Cold Vegetable Soup, a summertime favorite in Spain. Made with the rich flavor of our award-winning GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, combined with chunks of bread, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, garlic, vinegar and GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper. Everything is blended, strained and refrigerated to create deliciousness. This cold soup is not only super tasty but is also easy to prepare.

If there is an essential ingredient in your pantry, it must be GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Winner of several awards, including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its overall quality, its bold flavor comes from the best Spanish olive harvests. Use it for almost everything you cook! Enjoy it as the final touch on soups and dips, or to create fantastic salads and appetizers. Try it in our Spanish Garlic Shrimp on Skewers recipe, in a delicious Gazpacho – Cold Vegetable Soup or Ajoblanco Cold Soup.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

20m

Total time

25m

Yields

6

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Ajoblanco Cold Soup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Another equally refreshing southern Spanish classic is Ajoblanco Cold Soup. Also known as "Gazpacho Blanco", it is enjoyed cold and has a smooth and velvety texture. It is a delicious option to include in your summer menu. It's made with simple ingredients like garlic, bread, Marcona almonds, GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a splash of GOYA® Sherry Vinegar, and grapes to top it off. It's a perfect appetizer that you can serve in short glasses. Go ahead and try this delight, it tastes sensational!

If there is an essential ingredient in your pantry, it must be GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Winner of several awards, including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its overall quality, its bold flavor comes from the best Spanish olive harvests. Use it for almost everything you cook! Enjoy it as the final touch on soups and dips, or to create fantastic salads and appetizers. Try it in our Spanish Garlic Shrimp on Skewers recipe, in a delicious Gazpacho – Cold Vegetable Soup or Ajoblanco Cold Soup.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

10m

Total time

10m

Yields

12

Servings

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Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

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Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Mayo

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

A delicious side dish to enjoy on a summer afternoon, this rich Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Mayo has a fabulous smoky and spicy flavor that’s perfect to cook on your grill. Prepare it easily by mixing mayo with GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and then spreading this savory mixture over grilled corn on the cob. Finally, top with delicious GOYA® Queso Fresco, oregano, and cilantro - delicious! And here's a tip: for a smooth, lump-free chipotle mayo, puree it in a blender or food processor.

It's time to start planning your summer menu with key items from your pantry like GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, which are smoked and dried jalapeño peppers that come packed in a delicious tomato and spice sauce. Use them as an ingredient to add the perfect smoky and spicy flavor to sauces, marinades, and all your favorite recipes, such as burgers, seafood, as well as side dishes like delicious Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Mayo or a perfect Chipotle Potato Salad.

Prep time

20m

Total time

30m

Yields

6

Servings

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Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

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Chipotle Potato Salad

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

Add some zing to your summer menu with this Chipotle Potato Salad recipe! The ingredient that makes this potato salad famous: GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. These little peppers pack a big punch of smoky, tangy and subtly spicy flavor to the mayonnaise sauce. Mix in warm, tender potatoes, crunchy red onions, juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro and chives, and you have a potato salad that’s easy, fresh and deliciously different.

It's time to start planning your summer menu with key items from your pantry like GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, which are smoked and dried jalapeño peppers that come packed in a delicious tomato and spice sauce. Use them as an ingredient to add the perfect smoky and spicy flavor to sauces, marinades, and all your favorite recipes, such as burgers, seafood, as well as side dishes like delicious Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Mayo or a perfect Chipotle Potato Salad.

Prep time

15m

Total time

40m

Yields

8

Servings

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Tomato Sauce

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Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Tomato Sauce

Surprise your loved ones’ palates by preparing this delicious and spicy Mexican-style Shrimp Cocktail. Here, tender shrimp takes on a succulent flavor when marinated with onion, lime juice, Sazón GOYA® with Coriander & Annatto, and fresh jalapeños. After you marinate them, bathe in a rich, spicy sauce made with a base of GOYA® Tomato Sauce and GOYA® Tomato Clam Cocktail Mixer. Serve with avocado, cucumber and cilantro, and voilá, ready to enjoy!

GOYA® Tomato Sauce is a rich and indispensable ingredient of Latin cuisine. It is made with a secret blend of spices that gives an authentic Latin flavor to countless dishes. Use this high-quality product to add great flavor, color and thickness to a wide variety of soups, stews, beans, rice dishes, sauces and other savory recipes like Shrimp Cocktail or Ceviche in Spicy Red Sauce.

Prep time

25m

Total time

25m

Yields

6-8

Servings

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Tomato Sauce

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Ceviche in Spicy Red Sauce

Tomato Sauce

Ceviche was totally made for summer! Try this delicious Ceviche in Spicy Red Sauce and enjoy a whole new flavor experience. In this recipe, fresh white fish gets "cooked" in a lime juice mixture until it becomes opaque. Then, it’s combined in a fantastic sauce made with the rich flavor of GOYA® Tomato Sauce, olives, cilantro and spices. This is a fabulous hors d'oeuvre for a summer afternoon!

GOYA® Tomato Sauce is a rich and indispensable ingredient of Latin cuisine. It is made with a secret blend of spices that gives an authentic Latin flavor to countless dishes. Use this high-quality product to add great flavor, color and thickness to a wide variety of soups, stews, beans, rice dishes, sauces and other savory recipes like Shrimp Cocktail or Ceviche in Spicy Red Sauce.

Prep time

10m

Total time

20m

Yields

4

Servings

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Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

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Caribbean Shrimp Fried Plantains

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Prepare these fantastic Caribbean Shrimp Fried Plantains and watch the smiles happen. Their tropical Latin flavor begins with a delicious marinade made from GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper. Create this classic appetizer at home with our convenient GOYA® Fried Plantains - Tostones. It’s easy and delicious!

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper is a favorite in Latin cuisine. This essential ingredient elevates the flavor of a variety of dishes. It’s made from garlic, oregano, black pepper and Latin spices. Use it on any type of meat, chicken, fish or vegetable dish, and other classic Latin recipes like the delicious Elote – Mexican Corn on the Cob, in a Coconut Shrimp Ceviche, or in some delicious Caribbean Shrimp Fried Plantains.

Prep time

10m

Total time

20m

Yields

6

Servings

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Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

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Mexican Corn on the Cob – Elote

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Light that grill and cook a tasty corn recipe known as Mexican Corn on the Cob - Elote. This recipe is a Mexican classic and a street food favorite. To prepare, simply grill the corn on each side until tender and slightly charred. Further elevate their flavor with a touch of GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper. Spread with mayonnaise, roll in crumbled cheese, and lastly, sprinkle with chili powder. Delicious!

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper is a favorite in Latin cuisine. This essential ingredient elevates the flavor of a variety of dishes. It’s made from garlic, oregano, black pepper and Latin spices. Use it on any type of meat, chicken, fish or vegetable dish, and other classic Latin recipes like the delicious Elote – Mexican Corn on the Cob, in a Coconut Shrimp Ceviche, or in some delicious Caribbean Shrimp Fried Plantains.

Prep time

10m

Total time

25m

Yields

4

Servings

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Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

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Coconut Shrimp Ceviche

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Craving ceviche? Prepare this delicious Coconut Shrimp Ceviche! It's easy to make. Just cook the shrimp and bathe them in a fabulous combination of flavors: creamy GOYA® Coconut Milk, lemon juice, hot sauce, Sazón GOYA® without Annatto and GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, along with delicious bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, garlic and chopped cilantro. Lastly, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and ta-da... you get the best ceviche!

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper is a favorite in Latin cuisine. This essential ingredient elevates the flavor of a variety of dishes. It’s made from garlic, oregano, black pepper and Latin spices. Use it on any type of meat, chicken, fish or vegetable dish, and other classic Latin recipes like the delicious Elote – Mexican Corn on the Cob, in a Coconut Shrimp Ceviche, or in some delicious Caribbean Shrimp Fried Plantains.

Prep time

15m

Total time

20m

Yields

4

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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Guava-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs

Sazonador Total

Elevate your barbecue game with these sweet and spicy Guava-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs. To make this irresistible dish, start by preparing the delicious glaze using GOYA® Guava Paste, GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, red pepper flakes, and GOYA® Sazonador Total. Assemble the skewers with shrimp and mango slices, and top with the guava glaze. Finally, grill them until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the mango is tender; then sprinkle with cilantro and enjoy. You will love them!

GOYA® Sazonador Total highlights the natural flavors of any recipe. Its fantastic combination of garlic, onion, salt, parsley, cumin and oregano elevate the flavor of a wide variety of dishes made with meat, chicken and seafood. Use it in your favorite recipes, or when you make our Guava-Glazed Shrimp Kababs or our Summer Corn Salad.

Prep time

15m

Total time

30m

Yields

4

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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Summer Corn Salad

Sazonador Total

Complement your grilled menu with this fantastic Summer Corn Salad, a delicious dish that’s very easy to make. Start by seasoning the corn on the cob with olive oil and Adobo. Then, place the corn in foil, and grill until tender and slightly charred. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the corn and mix them with scallions, red bell pepper, cilantro, lemon juice and GOYA® Sazonador Total. The result is a delicious combination of flavors that you will want to repeat a thousand times. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

GOYA® Sazonador Total highlights the natural flavors of any recipe. Its fantastic combination of garlic, onion, salt, parsley, cumin and oregano elevate the flavor of a wide variety of dishes made with meat, chicken and seafood. Use it in your favorite recipes, or when you make our Guava-Glazed Shrimp Kababs or our Summer Corn Salad.

Prep time

4m

Total time

10m

Yields

6

Servings

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Jalapeño Peppers

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Corn Esquite

Jalapeño Peppers

A delicious and easy recipe: Corn Esquite is a popular Mexican streetfood classic. Start by melting butter in a skillet, add corn, GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers and Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper and cook until combined. Then remove from the heat and add mayonnaise and lime juice. Finally, serve this delicious combination of flavors in cups, along with queso fresco and a lime wedge. Mmm...this will be your next BBQ favorite!

These GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers come ready to use. Just add them to all your recipes that call for spicy flavor. Use them in countless traditional and favorite recipes, like creamy Guacamole or Corn Esquite. You will love them!

Prep time

15m

Total time

20m

Yields

4

Servings

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Jalapeño Peppers

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Guacamole

Jalapeño Peppers

Guacamole! Prepare this favorite for a round of applause. This crowd pleaser is not only delicious, but also very easy to prepare. Simply combine creamy mashed avocados with delicious ingredients: onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and for the spicy flavor, fabulous GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers. Sprinkle with GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, and voila! Ready to party.

These GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers come ready to use. Just add them to all your recipes that call for spicy flavor. Use them in countless traditional and favorite recipes, like creamy Guacamole or Corn Esquite. You will love them!

Prep time

15m

Total time

15m

Yields

8

Servings

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Black Beans

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Zippy Black Bean Dip

Black Beans

For a vibrant, healthy black bean dip that’s perfect for any-time entertaining, simply whip together GOYA® Black Beans with aromatic spices like garlic and cumin, a splash of tangy lemon juice and a drizzle GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You’ll love how quickly this bean dip comes together and your guests will feel good about going back for seconds!

Convenient and tasty, GOYA® Black Beans are winners of the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for their overall quality. They are also very nutritious, known for having iron, fiber and protein. Use them to prepare your favorite recipes that call for beans, like soups, salads, chilis, or other delicious snacks like our Black Bean Salsa.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

5m

Total time

10m

Yields

Cups

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Black Beans

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Black Bean Salsa

Black Beans

This Black Bean Salsa is perfect to enjoy any time. In addition to being super tasty, it’s ready in minutes! Simply combine our rich and creamy GOYA® Black Beans, with corn, GOYA® Salsa Pico de Gallo - Mild, olive oil, chili peppers, garlic and spices. Add this recipe to your menu for the perfect appetizer to enjoy with tortilla chips, nachos and even tacos!

Convenient and tasty, GOYA® Black Beans are winners of the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for their overall quality. They are also very nutritious, known for having iron, fiber and protein. Use them to prepare your favorite recipes that call for beans, like soups, salads, chilis, or other delicious snacks like our Black Bean Salsa.

 

*Products must earn the ChefsBest® Excellence Award by surpassing quality standards established by professional chefs.

Prep time

5m

Total time

5m

Yields

8

Servings

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Ceviche Marinade

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Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado

Ceviche Marinade

This recipe is a fan favorite and is a perfect addition to your summer appetizer menu. Best of all, the shrimp are easily cooked by marinating them in the convenient and practical GOYA® Ceviche Marinade. After a few hours or overnight marinating, you'll have an exquisite snack, perfect for savoring anytime. Serve with avocado and cilantro, and with bread or tortillas or your favorite side dishes. This appetizing Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado is perfect as a grilling hors d'oeuvre, to serve during a get-together or just as a bite on the balcony while admiring the view.

GOYA® Ceviche Marinade is the perfect way to infuse flavor into all kinds of seafood. Add it to your list of favorite summer ingredients and start preparing fantastic recipes like our Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado or Veracruz-Style Scallop Ceviche. Use it to elevate the rich flavor of countless recipes and enjoy often!

Prep time

10m

Total time

15m

Yields

4

Servings

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Ceviche Marinade

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Veracruz-Style Scallop Ceviche

Ceviche Marinade

Do you love scallops? Here's a fabulous Veracruz-Style Scallop Ceviche recipe that's simple and tasty. Just marinate the scallops in the practical and convenient GOYA® Ceviche Marinade for a few hours or overnight. When they're ready, combine with tomato, avocado, cilantro, capers and GOYA® Salsita. Serve this tasty ceviche over crunchy tortillas made with GOYA® Mini Corn Tortillas -Taquitos and enjoy!

GOYA® Ceviche Marinade is the perfect way to infuse flavor into all kinds of seafood. Add it to your list of favorite summer ingredients and start preparing fantastic recipes like our Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado or Veracruz-Style Scallop Ceviche. Use it to elevate the rich flavor of countless recipes and enjoy often!

Prep time

15m

Total time

20m

Yields

6

Servings

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