41 Fiery Recipes That Will Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinners
Weeknight dinners don’t have to be boring or bland. If you’re tired of the same old routine, it’s time to add some heat to your meals! These fiery recipes will awaken your taste buds and bring a new level of excitement to your dinner table.
Get ready to turn up the heat and elevate your weeknight meals with bold, flavorful dishes that will leave you craving more.
Habanero Hot Pepper Flakes
This habanero recipe is an easy way to use up all that is left on your plants! Hot Pepper flakes are a great habanero recipe to add to your pantry!
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Sweet Spicy Jalapeno Pork Chops
This Sweet & Spicy Pork Chops are a fast weeknight dinner! Make them as spicy as you like by adjusting the pepper quantity!
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Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burgers On The Grill
These Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burgers on the Grill are easy, moist, and delicious! Have you ever tried to make turkey burgers on the grill, only to be disappointed because they are dry?
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Candied Jalapenos
This is one of the best condiments to have in your home! Sweet and spicy, packed with flavor, and incredibly versatile. Excellent on Mexican food and American cuisine alike, use the brine on its own or add some pulp to your dish as a garnish or cooking ingredient. Candied jalapeno is sure to impress!
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Nuclear Jalapeno Hot Sweet Pepper Relish
This Nuclear Hot Sweet Pepper Relish is a great way to preserve all of the peppers you have at the end of the season! Keep having the spice levels up every day of the year because this pepper relish is easy to can!
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Chili for a Crowd
This beef and chorizo chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a large group! Its hearty mix of rich beef and spicy chorizo, simmered together with a blend of tomatoes and beans, creates a robust flavor that’s ideal for chilly autumn days.
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Roasted Corn And Black Bean Salsa
This Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa has a wonderful smoky flavor from the grill! Corn and Black Bean Salsa can be as spicy as you like!
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Green Chile Pork Pozole Pozole Verde
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner, this Pozole Verde is a great way to enjoy the delicious flavors of Mexico in your own home.
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Spicy Deviled Eggs
These Spicy Deviled Eggs are easy and delicious! The spicy element is thanks to candied jalapenos! They are spicy, sweet and creamy! Perfect for holidays!
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Kimchi Beef Burgers with Creamy Kimchi Sauce
Ditch the ketchup and mustard and try something special with this Asian-inspired kimchi beef burger recipe.
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Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Easy and Spicy! This copycat Chicken Salad Chick recipe is packed with flavor. Try this Jalapeno Chicken Salad today!
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Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
For a bold, flavorful side dish, these Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts are perfect. Crispy, caramelized sprouts tossed in a sweet and spicy honey glaze make them an irresistible addition to any meal.
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Kimchi Pizza
This kimchi pizza recipe is a flavorful fusion of kimchi, savory vegetables and the classic pizza dough with melty cheese and marinara.
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Spicy Hot Chocolate
Take a chance on this Spicy Hot Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper. An indulgent and delicious hot chocolate beverage with a spicy twist. It has coconut milk, dark chocolate, spices!
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Spicy Thai Lo Mein
Spicy Thai Lo Mein is the perfect weeknight dinner. Full of spicy flavor, soft egg noodles and veggies make for a dinner in under 15 minutes!
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Chipotle Bacon
This chipotle bacon is sweet yet spicy, the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes or just for a delicious breakfast. A bit spicy from the chipotle peppers and bit fruity from dehydrated raspberry powder, it goes exceptionally well with eggs and other meats.
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Kimchi Chowder
Fermented kimchi brings a unique Asian flavor to this hearty corn and kimchi chowder, as well as added nutrition for good gut health.
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Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Spice up your next party with these Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels! With a creamy filling and a hint of heat, these pinwheels are a crowd-pleaser.
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Jammin’ Jamaican Chicken Grilled Cheese
This chicken grilled cheese is a delicious sweet spicy mix of Caribbean flavors in sandwich form. It’s a mixture of quick mango jam, spiced chicken, pineapple & more. Yum!
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Easy Spicy Gochujang Ramen Noodles
This easy spicy gochujang ramen noodles recipe keeps things simple & healthy but is absolutely delicious. Can be made with either ramen or udon noodles, making it a versatile recipe.
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Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
This Korean dish brings some serious heat and is incredibly flavorful. I love how the fiery marinade, with gochujang and gochugaru, turns simple chicken into something fiery delicious for someone always seeking hot and spicy.
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Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball
For those that like a little extra spice in their life, this Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball is made for you! Tangy cream cheese combined with ghost pepper powder and a savory blend of spices make the perfect spicy addition to your spread!
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Nashville Hot Chicken
This is the ultimate crispy, spicy, and flavor-filled Nashville Hot Chicken! It’s made with crunchy golden fried chicken pieces slathered in the most irresistible hot and spicy Nashville hot sauce. If super spicy isn’t your thing, this recipe is completely customizable, allowing you to add just as much heat as you’d like.
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Kimchi Udon
This kimchi udon noodle stir fry has the right amount of spice and complex textures to curb your craving for great Asian food.
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Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili
This Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chili is loaded with chicken, fresh peppers, tomatoes, spices, beans, and the wonderful, smoky, spicy flavors from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this chicken chili is bursting with flavor! Just add your favorite toppings for a bowl of the ultimate comfort food!
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Spicy Roasted Poblano and Jalapeno Corn Chowder
Summer heat waves might make soup seem like an odd choice, but for me, no summer is complete without a comforting bowl of corn chowder. If you live where corn is grown, you know there is nothing better than fresh, sweet corn in summer.
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Ramen Noodles With Spicy Chili Sauce
Simple and easy to make, this Spicy Ramen Noodle Recipe uses budget-friendly ingredients to transform quick-cooking ramen into a delicious 15-minute lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
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Baked Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese
Jalapeno popper mac & cheese is a mac and cheese that is then flavored to taste like a jalapeno popper! Give this pasta side dish a try.
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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Bacon
Bacon jalapeno poppers have to be one of the easiest, but most loved party foods in existence. The combination of flavors is stupendous!
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice, or Kimchi Bokkeumbap (볶음밥), is a fast and flavorful rice dish made with leftover cooked rice, kimchi, and a handful of other simple ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, top with a crispy fried egg for a complete meal.
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Homemade Kimchi
This tutorial for how to make kimchi at home is simple. The kimchi is loaded with umami flavor and will only take a day or two to ferment.
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Easy Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls With Cream Cheese
Savor the spicy kick and creamy texture wrapped in a golden crust with our Easy Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls.
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Spicy Chipotle Crockpot Chicken
This chipotle chicken dish is a family favorite in my house, and I make a big batch we can eat throughout the week. It tastes even better the next day as the shredded chicken soaks up the sauce!
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Spicy Chicken Corn Chowder
This Spicy Chicken Corn Chowder is the welcome addition to any table on those chilly nights when your bones need warming.
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Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks
Your best game-day recipe for Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks! Bring the heat and flavor in a healthy, gluten-free, and paleo way that will keep the crowd cheering for more than just the winning touchdown!
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Kimchi Tofu Soup
This kimchi tofu soup combines a savory miso-flavored broth, spicy kimchi and firm tofu to create a delicious, vegan soup.
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Pineapple Salsa
Perfectly sweet and a little bit spicy, this flavorful Pineapple Salsa is filled with simple ingredients, including pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno with tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or enjoy scooped onto your favorite salty tortilla chips.
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Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip
This Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip is a flavorful twist on everyone’s favorite squash, blending the natural sweetness of kabocha with a kick of smoky chipotle heat. The combination makes this dip irresistible and serving it adds an appealing touch that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Kimchi Deviled Eggs
With these kimchi deviled eggs, crunchy pickled veggies pair perfectly with the creamy egg yolk filling and the tangy flavors of kimchi!
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Kimchi Pancakes
Enjoy the taste and texture of Korean kimchi with this simple recipe for savory kimchi pancakes. They are packed with flavor!
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Baked Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is the perfect party appetizer. Spicy, melty, cheesy, and totally irresistible. This sure to become a must-have at your next dip for any party.
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