Appetizers

Jamaican Jerk Wings

Jamaican Jerk Wings

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So many flavors: Spicy, earthy, and aromatic… Jamaican jerk seasoning is one of the more unique spice rack mixes – equal parts spicy, earthy, and aromatic with an undeniable warmth brought on by the cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in the mix. This Jamaican jerk wings recipe pairs …

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A parchment-lined basket of golden jalapeño hushpuppies, one broken open to show corn and jalapeño inside, with tartar sauce, a lemon wedge and a jalapeño on a cream tablecloth

Jalapeño Hushpuppies

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Crisp cornmeal hushpuppies with sweet corn, onion, fresh jalapeño and a little Old Bay. A spicy side for fried fish and barbecue, or a party appetizer.

A bowl of spicy tomato soup topped with torn basil, an olive oil drizzle and red pepper flakes, with half a grilled cheese sandwich on a plate behind it

Spicy Tomato Soup

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A rustic, spicy tomato soup with red wine, herbs, cumin and a good dose of red pepper flakes, simmered for an hour and blended as smooth or chunky as you like.

Spicy sweet potato soup in a speckled white bowl with a swirl of cream, cilantro and pepitas, next to crusty bread in front of pantry shelves

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

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When you move from spiced sweet potato soup to spicy, you have a dish that’ll warm you up no matter how cold it gets outside. The heat here comes from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and with it comes more than a hint of smokiness that …

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A speckled white bowl of spicy butternut squash soup with a swirl of cashew cream and toasted pepitas, beside crusty bread and a whole jalapeño on a worn cutting board

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

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Roasted butternut squash soup with cumin, coriander, curry powder and a jalapeño or two, blended smooth and finished with lemon. A cozy fall lunch with crusty bread.

A white bowl of thinly sliced cucumbers with red pepper flakes and chili paste, next to a small dish of red pepper flakes and sesame seeds on a wooden table

Spicy Cucumber Salad

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A spicy cucumber salad with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili, plus why the cucumbers get salted first, how to set the heat, and what to serve it with.

A speckled white bowl of chunky chicken salad with potato, carrot, corn, red apple, celery and diced jalapeño, topped with pine nuts, beside butter lettuce and a soft roll on a butcher-block counter

Mexican Chicken Salad

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Chicken salad with jalapeño, apple, corn, potatoes and carrots, plus how hot it gets, what to cook ahead, ways to change it up, what to serve it with, and how long it keeps.

Habanero Guacamole

Habanero Guacamole

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Guacamole made with habanero, plus how hot one or two chilies get, how to handle them safely, ways to change it up, what to serve it with, and how long it keeps.

mango habanero wings

Mango Habanero Wings

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Big heat and big taste! Ready for the next step in spicy hot wings? Mango habanero wings will entice you with their tropical sweetness, then kick you to the curb with intense habanero heat. If you’re planning a party with spicy food fans, you can glaze …

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cream cheese jalapeno poppers

Basic Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

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Cream cheese jalapeño poppers is one of those sizzling party standards that people simply love to eat. Creamy, spicy, and deep-fried, they satisfy so many cravings that it’s hard to have just one…or even two…or even five. It’s one of the reasons that jalapeño peppers are …

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