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Easy Side Dishes & Salads for your Festive Menu

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Creations from la cocina goya

Easy Side Dishes & Salads for your Festive Menu

20 Recipes

Tomato Sauce

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Arroz con Gandules - Rice & Pigeon Peas

Tomato Sauce

Make this delicious Arroz con Gandules – Rice and Pigeon Peas and celebrate with a Caribbean favorite! This classic recipe is easily prepared with GOYA® Green Pigeon Peas, rice, ham, pimientos, olives and the rich flavor of GOYA® Tomato Sauce and spices. A perfect celebratory dish that is a must-have on your dinner table.

Made with quality tomatoes and a secret blend of spices, convenient GOYA® Tomato Sauce is the base of many Latin dishes and of any recipe that calls for tomato sauce. Use it to add a tasty flavor, thickness, and color to your soups, pastas, stews, casseroles, and countless recipes like some delicious Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Sauce – Chiles en Nogada or  fantastic Arroz con Gandules – Rice and Pigeon Peas.

Prep time

25m

Total time

1h

Yields

4

Servings

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Tomato Sauce

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Sauce - Chiles en Nogada

Tomato Sauce

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Sauce – Chiles en Nogada are a favorite in the Mexican cuisine. This Latin dish is prepared by stuffing poblano peppers with ground beef, scallions, dried fruit, and seasoned with a combination of spices including GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper and GOYA® Tomato Sauce. Finally, it’s covered with a cheese and walnut sauce. Yum!

Made with quality tomatoes and a secret blend of spices, convenient GOYA® Tomato Sauce is the base of many Latin dishes and of any recipe that calls for tomato sauce. Use it to add a tasty flavor, thickness, and color to your soups, pastas, stews, casseroles, and countless recipes like some delicious Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Sauce – Chiles en Nogada or  fantastic Arroz con Gandules – Rice and Pigeon Peas.

Prep time

45m

Total time

1h

Yields

6

Servings

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Sazón without Annatto

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Hoppin’ John with Black Eyed Peas

Sazón without Annatto

If you have spent the holidays in the South, you've probably tried traditional Hoppin’ John with Black Eyed Peas during New Year's Eve dinner, a delicious dish that's also said to bring good luck! Fortunately, now you can make it at home with our easy recipe, combining GOYA® Blackeye Peas with CANILLA® Extra-Long Grain Rice and other ingredients like celery, green bell pepper, and chopped bacon. And don’t forget the Sazón GOYA® without Annatto, which enhances the flavor even more. Yum!

Always keep convenient and versatile Sazón GOYA® without Annatto in your pantry. It’s the essential seasoning to use in recipes like soups, stews, rice dishes, sauces, and a variety of holiday dishes. All you need is one small packet to enhance the natural flavor of your recipes and give them an extra delicious touch. Try it in a delightful Hoppin’ John with Black Eyed Peas, a holiday favorite.

Prep time

5m

Total time

35m

Yields

4

Servings

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Sazón with Saffron

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Baked Saffron Potatoes

Sazón with Saffron

Prepare this traditional and succulent Spanish baked potato side dish with the rich flavor of GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, along with white wine, spices, and versatile Sazón GOYA® with Saffron, which gives it an intense color. The result is these delicious Baked Saffron Potatoes, perfect to complement your holiday menu.

Enhance your dishes with the colorful and unique flavor of Sazón GOYA® with Saffron. This aromatic ingredient is a must when preparing paellas, rice, and many other dishes including our Baked Saffron Potatoes recipe or a delicious Spanish Baked Rice with Chorizo and Chickpeas.

Prep time

20m

Total time

1h 35m

Yields

4

Servings

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Sazón with Saffron

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Spanish Baked Rice with Chorizo and Chickpeas

Sazón with Saffron

A dish that has everything to become your favorite: Spanish Baked Rice with Chorizo and Chickpeas, inspired by the traditional flavors of Spanish cuisine. Prepare it with the nutty flavor of GOYA® Chick Peas, rice, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, flavorful spices, and seasonings like practical and versatile Sazón GOYA® with Saffron, which adds rich flavor and fantastic color. A feast for your tastebuds!

Enhance your dishes with the colorful and unique flavor of Sazón GOYA® with Saffron. This aromatic ingredient is a must when preparing paellas, rice, and many other dishes including our Baked Saffron Potatoes recipe or a delicious Spanish Baked Rice with Chorizo and Chickpeas.

Prep time

25m

Total time

3h 25m

Yields

6-8

Servings

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Chicken Flavored Bouillon

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Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing

Chicken Flavored Bouillon

Our Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing recipe is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors, the perfect classic to enjoy at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Here, pieces of cornbread are mixed with our delicious, smoky GOYA® Chorizo, along with onions, poblano peppers, garlic, oregano, eggs, and handy GOYA® Chicken Flavored Bouillon to create a flavorful stuffing. Serve this delicious mixture on its own as a tasty meal or use it as a stuffing for chicken or turkey; either way, it's perfect for any occasion.

Always keep GOYA® Chicken Flavored Bouillon in your pantry, perfect for adding a delightful touch of chicken flavor to countless recipes any time of the year, especially during the holidays. With just one packet, you’ll elevate the flavor of any menu, like a delicious and fluffy Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing, the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Prep time

15m

Total time

1h 45m

Yields

8

Servings

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Chicken Flavored Bouillon

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Cilantro Rice

Chicken Flavored Bouillon

Serve this delicious and colorful Cilantro Rice at your next holiday dinner. This side dish is easy to prepare, and it’s ready in minutes with a double dose of flavor. Just cook the rice with tasty GOYA® Chicken Flavored Bouillon and the convenient cooking base, GOYA® Recaito. Once cooked, add chopped fresh cilantro. A dish sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

Always keep GOYA® Chicken Flavored Bouillon in your pantry, perfect for adding a delightful touch of chicken flavor to countless recipes any time of the year, especially during the holidays. With just one packet, you’ll elevate the flavor of any menu, like a delicious and fluffy Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing, the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Prep time

5m

Total time

35m

Yields

8

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Mediterranean Green Olive Salad

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In only minutes you’ll have this vibrant and delicious Mediterranean Green Olive Salad ready to serve with any holiday meal or as part of your appetizer menu. Prepare it easily by combining crushed red peppers with garlic, vinegar, GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper and GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then add tomatoes, green onions, basil, and, of course, GOYA® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos. Stir everything together to combine and, if you like, add queso fresco when serving. Don’t miss this delicious salad.

There are some essential ingredients that you can’t afford to run out of; one of them is our GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, winner of several awards including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its incredible quality. This oil offers a robust flavor from the best Spanish olive harvests and can be used in a variety of recipes as a finishing touch for soups and dips, or to create fantastic appetizers and salads, such as our Mediterranean Green Olive Salad.

 

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

Prep time

20m

Total time

20m

Yields

6

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Shrimp Paella

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Here’s a classic Spanish dish. This Shrimp Paella satisfies even the most demanding palates with its masterful array of wonderful ingredients. The best part is that it’s so easy to prepare. Simply start by adding GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil along with onion, minced garlic, GOYA® Chorizo, water and GOYA® Yellow Rice. After a few minutes, add the shrimp and cook until the rice is tender. A delicious dish, perfect for an enjoyable celebration.

There are some essential ingredients that you can’t afford to run out of; one of them is our GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, winner of several awards including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its incredible quality. This oil offers a robust flavor from the best Spanish olive harvests and can be used in a variety of recipes as a finishing touch for soups and dips, or to create fantastic appetizers and salads, such as our Mediterranean Green Olive Salad.

 

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

Prep time

10m

Total time

45m

Yields

4

Servings

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Orzo and Bean Salad with Charred Radicchio and Olives

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Our tasty Orzo and Bean Salad with Charred Radicchio and Olives is so versatile that you can serve it as a main dish or as a delicious side. The secret to its incredible flavor lies in a dressing made with GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard. Start by combining orzo, cherry tomatoes, shallots, beans, and olives; then everything is mixed with the dressing. Finally, top with radicchio and sprinkle with some parsley.

There are some essential ingredients that you can’t afford to run out of; one of them is our GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, winner of several awards including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its incredible quality. This oil offers a robust flavor from the best Spanish olive harvests and can be used in a variety of recipes as a finishing touch for soups and dips, or to create fantastic appetizers and salads, such as our Mediterranean Green Olive Salad.

 

*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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Three Bean Salad

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This delicious and colorful Winter Three Bean Salad is super quick and easy to prepare. Just combine three varieties of beans: GOYA® Red Kidney Beans, GOYA® Blackeye Peas, and GOYA® Chick Peas, which are then combined with fresh vegetables and a dressing made with the rich, intense flavor of GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and spices. The perfect salad on of any menu

There are some essential ingredients that you can’t afford to run out of; one of them is our GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, winner of several awards including the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for its incredible quality. This oil offers a robust flavor from the best Spanish olive harvests and can be used in a variety of recipes as a finishing touch for soups and dips, or to create fantastic appetizers and salads, such as our Mediterranean Green Olive Salad.

 

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

Prep time

10m

Total time

15m

Yields

8

Servings

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Sofrito

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Spanish-Style Stuffed Peppers

Sofrito

Make these tasty Spanish-Style Stuffed Peppers and serve them as a side dish during your next celebration. Besides being delicious, they are very easy to prepare with a scrumptious filling made with convenient GOYA® Sofrito, GOYA® Tomato Sauce, chorizo, 3 kinds of ground meat or “meatloaf mix,” rice, and spices. We guarantee they will become your new favorite.

A key ingredient to keep in your pantry, convenient GOYA® Sofrito, is a fabulous cooking base which combines the tasty flavors of tomato, peppers, cilantro, onions, garlic, and spices. Besides saving you time in the kitchen, it’s very versatile, which makes it perfect to prepare a variety of stews, soups, chilis, and cozy recipes like our Spanish-Style Stuffed Peppers or a Cazuela de Mariscos – Spanish-Style Shellfish Stew.

Prep time

15m

Total time

1h 25m

Yields

6

Servings

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Sofrito

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Cazuela de Mariscos – Spanish-Style Shellfish Stew

Sofrito

Whet your appetite with this delicious Cazuela de Mariscos – Spanish-Style Shellfish Stew created with a convenient and succulent base of GOYA® Sofrito and GOYA® Tomato Sauce. This Spanish-style seafood casserole will be the perfect side dish at your next celebratory dinner.

A key ingredient to keep in your pantry, convenient GOYA® Sofrito, is a fabulous cooking base which combines the tasty flavors of tomato, peppers, cilantro, onions, garlic, and spices. Besides saving you time in the kitchen, it’s very versatile, which makes it perfect to prepare a variety of stews, soups, chilis, and cozy recipes like our Spanish-Style Stuffed Peppers or a Cazuela de Mariscos – Spanish-Style Shellfish Stew.

Prep time

15m

Total time

1h 15m

Yields

6

Servings

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Recaito

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Sweet Plantain and Picadillo Casserole - Pastelón

Recaito

You’ll be amazed at how much your guests will cheer for you when they taste this awesome Sweet Plantain and Picadillo Casserole made with convenient GOYA® Ripe Plantains. This flavorful Caribbean recipe is prepared in a baking dish by layering mashed ripe plantains with a succulent beef picadillo made with the rich flavor of GOYA® Tomato Sauce and GOYA® Recaito. Finally, top with a layer of cheese and bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown. Absolutely delicious!

This convenient cooking base can’t be missing from your pantry: GOYA® Recaito. Made with cilantro, onions and garlic, it’s the secret touch to elevate the flavors of your dishes. Besides saving you time in the kitchen, it’s very versatile, which makes it perfect to prepare a variety of flavorful stews, chilis, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, and a countless number of delicious recipes.

Prep time

30m

Total time

1h

Yields

6

Servings

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Recaito

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Cheddar Bread Pudding with Greens

Recaito

Give your festive menu a comforting touch! The secret to this recipe’s incredible taste is GOYA® Recaito, along with a dash of hot sauce for a little heat. Together they are combined with cubed bread, scallions, kale, spinach and plenty of cheese before going into the oven.

This convenient cooking base can’t be missing from your pantry: GOYA® Recaito. Made with cilantro, onions and garlic, it’s the secret touch to elevate the flavors of your dishes. Besides saving you time in the kitchen, it’s very versatile, which makes it perfect to prepare a variety of flavorful stews, chilis, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, and a countless number of delicious recipes.

Prep time

30m

Total time

50m

Yields

8

Servings

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Recaito

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Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf

Recaito

If you're looking for a very tasty and easy-to-prepare side dish, you've just found it! This Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf is rich in protein and packed with flavor. Its versatility makes it go well with just about anything. This recipe combines the delicious flavor of GOYA® Chick Peas, quinoa, orange juice and a touch of GOYA® Recaito, a combination of cilantro, onion and garlic. Finish with mint, parsley, and hazelnuts. Enjoy this delicious side dish, ready in minutes!

This convenient cooking base can’t be missing from your pantry: GOYA® Recaito. Made with cilantro, onions and garlic, it’s the secret touch to elevate the flavors of your dishes. Besides saving you time in the kitchen, it’s very versatile, which makes it perfect to prepare a variety of flavorful stews, chilis, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, and a countless number of delicious recipes.

Prep time

10m

Total time

35m

Yields

6

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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Green Beans with Pepitas

Sazonador Total

Prepare this favorite recipe for Green Beans with Pepitas, and you'll be amazed at how delicious and easy it is to prepare. These green beans have the special Latin twist of toasted pumpkin seeds, called "pepitas," which add a crunchy texture to this dish, along with the zing of GOYA® Sazonador Total and lemon juice. It’s a perfect side dish for your holiday menu!

GOYA® Sazonador Total is the perfect seasoning and your best ally in the kitchen. It gives your meals a unique touch and brings out the natural flavors of everything you prepare. Use it in all your favorite vegetable, meat, seafood, and rice recipes, such as a delicious White Bean and Chorizo Casserole. Always have it in your pantry!

Prep time

5m

Total time

20m

Yields

6

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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White Bean and Chorizo Casserole

Sazonador Total

This holiday season, prepare a succulent White Bean and Chorizo Casserole with the rich flavors of Spain. Made with delicious, creamy GOYA® Cannellini, chorizo, tomato sauce, onion and garlic, and seasoned with convenient GOYA® Sazonador Total. The result, a tasty side dish that bakes to bubbly perfection.

GOYA® Sazonador Total is the perfect seasoning and your best ally in the kitchen. It gives your meals a unique touch and brings out the natural flavors of everything you prepare. Use it in all your favorite vegetable, meat, seafood, and rice recipes, such as a delicious White Bean and Chorizo Casserole. Always have it in your pantry!

Prep time

10m

Total time

1h

Yields

8

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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Creamy Baked Rice and Vegetables

Sazonador Total

This Creamy Baked Rice and Vegetable is an excellent choice for your holiday table thanks to its easy preparation and delicious flavor. Prepare it in minutes with CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice, combined with baby corn, peppers and onions, all seasoned with convenient GOYA® Sazonador Total. It's a dish worth repeating!

GOYA® Sazonador Total is the perfect seasoning and your best ally in the kitchen. It gives your meals a unique touch and brings out the natural flavors of everything you prepare. Use it in all your favorite vegetable, meat, seafood, and rice recipes, such as a delicious White Bean and Chorizo Casserole. Always have it in your pantry!

Prep time

15m

Total time

1h

Yields

8

Servings

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Sazonador Total

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Wild Mushroom and Sausage Quinoa Stuffing

Sazonador Total

This recipe is so delicious and versatile that it works perfectly as a side dish or as stuffing for turkey. Delight everyone with this Wild Mushroom and Sausage Quinoa Stuffing dish, which is easily prepared by combining GOYA® Quinoa Blend Wild Rice, Carrot and Mushrooms, along with sausage, onion, fennel, and celery, all seasoned with GOYA® Sazonador Total. It's a delicious treat!

GOYA® Sazonador Total is the perfect seasoning and your best ally in the kitchen. It gives your meals a unique touch and brings out the natural flavors of everything you prepare. Use it in all your favorite vegetable, meat, seafood, and rice recipes, such as a delicious White Bean and Chorizo Casserole. Always have it in your pantry!

Prep time

5m

Total time

30m

Yields

6

Servings

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