Recipes we love with bold and spicy flavors

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If you’re all about bold and spicy flavors, you’re in for a treat today! We’ve got 17 recipes that really pack a punch with sweet and savory spices. Get ready to enjoy some seriously tasty bites that are perfect for anyone craving intense flavors from appetizers to desserts.

A hand dipping a chip into a skillet containing a melted cheese dish topped with chopped green onions, bacon bits, and a slice of jalapeño.
Jalapeno Popper Dip. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

A brown plate with cranberry salsa and  cream cheese with crackers.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This quick-to-make Cranberry Jalapeno Dip bursts with bold and spicy flavors, perfect for parties. It pairs wonderfully over cream cheese, creating an easy spicy appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup

Corn and bean soup in a blue bowl.
Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add corn and tender beans to this hearty soup, which boasts a spicy pepper kick and melty cheese, offering a comforting and nutritious meal. This is the kind of soup that will warm you up.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup

Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

An overhead view of a cinnamon bread.
Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fun to make and eat, this homemade bread is spiced with lots of cinnamon and topped with a sweet icing drizzle that drizzles down the sides of this yeasty bread. We call this cinnamon, spices and everything nice!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

Cheese Stuffed Mexican Meatballs

A white platter with cheese stuffed meatballs, limes, radishes and onions.
Cheese Stuffed Mexican Meatballs. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Tex-Mex meatballs are filled with gooey cheddar cheese and melt in every bite. They deliver bold and spicy flavors perfect as a main dish or appetizer. They are flavored with lots of taco seasoning for that just-right taste we love.
Get the Recipe: Cheese Stuffed Mexican Meatballs

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

An apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet, cut into slices.
Apple Cake with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Spice up your dessert with this simple skillet-baked Apple Cake featuring lots of cinnamon, offering a rustic comfort food experience. There is something extra tasty about cinnamon-spiced apples.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Cinnamon rock candy in glass jars with red ribbons.
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add festive sweetness with this spicy cinnamon treat, and make a pan of old-fashioned cinnamon rock candy. This treat is not just for the holidays; it’s fun to make and perfect for a sweet gift, too!
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles in brine in a white dish.
Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These pickles boast a satisfying crunch and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. For the old-fashioned classic taste we expect in these pickles, make the easy brine with turmeric, celery seeds, and mustard seeds.
Get the Recipe: Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream

An orange bowl with pumpkin ice cream scoops.
Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream combines all the great flavors of your favorite drink into a cold and creamy treat. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves add bold, spicy flavors, and espresso powder makes this ice cream a favorite dessert.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream

Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Mini chicken taco cups on a silver tray.
Mini Chicken Taco Cups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These mini chicken taco cups, loaded with seasoned beans, chicken, and melty Cotija cheese in a crispy tortilla shell, are a spicy appetizer for game day or any party. These are easy to make in the middle of the week for taco night, too.
Get the Recipe: Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of pumpkin cake with white icing.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This moist pumpkin sheet cake is topped with creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese icing, making it a tasty dessert for any occasion. This cake offers a bold and flavorful slice of goodness, infused with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a hint of spice.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups

Jalapeno popper pinwheels on a silver trays.
Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bite-size tortilla pinwheels filled with cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, and crispy bacon deliver everything you love in a classic popper. Bake and slice, then enjoy each spicy bite.
Get the Recipe: Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups

Rosemary Asiago Cheese Popcorn

Popcorn with rosemary and Asiago cheese in a blue bowl.
Rosemary Asiago Cheese Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This combination of rosemary, Asiago cheese, and crunchy popcorn bursts with irresistible flavor. Using freshly popped corn creates a flavor explosion that you won’t want to miss. Who new the bold flavor of rosemary could elevate the taste of popcorn.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Asiago Cheese Popcorn

Spiced Cranberry Bread

Cranberry bread on a wire rack with a red towel and fresh cranberries.
Spiced Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Embrace the sweet-tart flavor of orange and cranberries in this Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread, loaded with orange zest , cinnamon and fresh cranberries for a festive experience.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Bread

Triple Ginger Cookies

Three ginger cookies on a marble tray.
Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Triple Ginger Cookies feature three types of zesty ginger, adding a bold kick that we adore in ginger cookies. Plus, we’ve enhanced them with more spices like cloves and nutmeg, elevating the classic ginger cookie to new levels of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Two glass bottles filled with dark vanilla extract and several loose vanilla beans.
Homemade Vanilla Extract. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Learn how to make your own vanilla extract at home. It’s a great way to enhance the flavor of your baked goods with one of the most commonly used spices. This vanilla extract is super easy and budget-friendly, requiring only two simple ingredients that create a bold flavor with our favorite spice.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon

A skillet filled with a baked jalapeno popper dip.
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

A creamy, cheesy delight, this Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon is a quick and easy party favorite, combining jalapenos’ heat with savory bacon goodness. Scoop up with your favorite dipables.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon

Chai Shortbread Cookies

Chai cookies on a white plate.
Chai Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chai Shortbread Cookies blend the rich flavors of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger into a soft cookie, perfect for fans of bold spiced treats. For an extra burst of spice, sprinkle chai tea on top of each cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chai Shortbread Cookies

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