If you’re into bold and spicy flavors, today’s lineup features recipes that really pack a punch. Get ready to dig into a 17 recipes that promise great taste and vibrant culinary experiences, perfect for anyone looking for intense flavors with every bite.
![Jalapeno popper pinwheels on a silver trays.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/popper-pinwheels-fdl-1-1024x576.jpg)
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
![A skillet filled with a baked jalapeno popper dip.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jalapeno-popper-dip-2-1600.jpg)
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
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
![A brown plate with cranberry salsa and cream cheese with crackers.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FDL-cranberry-salsa.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/bean-soup-FDL.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cinnamon-bread-fdl-1.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FDL-meatballs.jpg)
Tex-Mex meatballs are filled with gooey cheddar cheese and melt in every bite, delivering bold and spicy flavors perfect as a main dish or appetizer. 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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Apple-cake-FDL.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cinnamon-candy-FDL-1240.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pickles-FDL.jpg)
These pickles boast a satisfying crunch and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Make the easy brine with turmeric, celery seeds, and mustard seeds for the old-fashioned classic taste we expect in these pickles.
Get the Recipe: Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream
![An orange bowl with pumpkin ice cream scoops.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pumpkin-ice-cream-FDL-1.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FDL-taco-cups-1.jpg)
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.
Get the Recipe: Mini Chicken Taco Cups
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
![A slice of pumpkin cake with white icing.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pumpkin-cake-FDL.jpg)
This moist pumpkin sheet cake is topped with creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese icing, making it a versatile dessert for any occasion. Infused with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a hint of spice, this cake offers a bold and flavorful slice of goodness.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups
![Jalapeno popper pinwheels on a silver trays.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/popper-pinwheels-fdl-1.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cheese-poopcorn-FDL.jpg)
This combination of rosemary, Asiago cheese, and crunchy popcorn bursts with irresistible flavor. Using freshly popped corn, it creates a flavor explosion that you won’t want to miss out on.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Asiago Cheese Popcorn
Spiced Cranberry Bread
![Cranberry bread on a wire rack with a red towel and fresh cranberries.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cranberry-bread-FDL.jpg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FDL-ginger-cookies-1.jpg)
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 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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/vanilla-extract-FDL-2.jpg)
Learn how to make your own
Get the Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Chai Shortbread Cookies
![Chai cookies on a white plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FDL-chai-cookies.jpg)
These Chai Shortbread Cookies blend the rich flavors of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger into a soft cookie, perfect for fans of spiced treats. For an extra burst of spice, sprinkle chai tea on top of each cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chai Shortbread Cookies