
Baked Oysters
Try this award-winning recipe for breaded and baked oysters with zesty jalapeño mayo. Perfect for entertaining or as an appetizer!
Pork Chile Verde
Pork slowly stews with jalapenos, onion, green enchilada sauce and spices in this flavor-packed Mexican dish. It's wonderful on its...

Spicy Bratwurst Supper
With a zesty sauce and shredded Gouda cheese melted over the top, this tasty bratwurst dish comes together quickly in...


Jalapeno Popper Spread
I've been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can...
Spicy Chunky Salsa
Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...

Spicy Coleslaw
This crowd-pleasing spicy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next backyard barbecue. It’s crunchy and flavorful, and the...


Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are a big hit at any gathering, so be sure to make lots. The caramelized sugar coating...

Poblano Pesto
"You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...

Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies
The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce...

Jalapeno-Pear Chutney
With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite...

Mini Chicken Empanadas
Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several...

Summertime Spaghetti Sauce
My husband and I look forward to this flavorful sauce when our tomatoes become so abundant and we need to...


Homemade Mexican Salsa
If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! It's really easy to...

Raspberry-Onion Jalapeno Chutney
Sweet raspberries and spicy jalapenos come together to create a chutney that tastes terrific on top of cream cheese or...

Caribbean Crabmeat Salad
This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. —Patrisha Thompson,
Sterling, Colorado

Rainbow Pepper Medley
“This colorful, crunchy salad is a delicious way to use your summer harvest of peppers. It’s handy because it is...

Peppered Tuna Kabobs
When we barbecue, we like to wow our guests, so dogs and burgers are out! We make tuna skewers topped...

Pickled Pepper Relish
Here's an eye-catching medley that's an instant flavor booster. “I love it on barbecued beef sandwiches, or added to coleslaw...

Three-Pepper Chutney
This sweet chutney is as tasty on pork, beef and poultry as it is on grilled hot dogs and hamburgers....
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

Spicy Peach-Glazed Grilled Chicken
Simple chicken on the grill can’t compare with this wake-up-the-taste-buds version. It has just the right mix of spicy and...

Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos
We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos...

Loaded Mexican Pizza
My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...

Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos
“This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events...

Blueberry Salsa
This is a fruity and refreshing twist on salsa. Guests commonly line up to try it at parties, and they...

Six-Pepper Chicken
Colorful peppers star in this hearty stir-fry from Betty Elliott of Goldonna, Louisiana. “I'm single, and I work very long...

Chicken Little Sliders
Fruity salsa dresses up these juicy chicken patties, that are perfect for feeding a crowd. The fun name reminds kids...

Mild Salsa Recipe for Canning
This mild salsa recipe for canning helps keep summer goodness stocked in the pantry year-round.

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you’re too busy to cook. If you like...