Southwestern Turkey Bake
I make this turkey bake as a way to get my husband and nieces to eat their vegetables. It's also...
25-Minute Turkey Chili
This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set...
Steamed Mussels with Peppers
Use the French bread to soak up the deliciously seasoned broth. If you like food zippy, add the jalapeno seeds....
Mexican Homemade Salsa
In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I...
Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...
Jalapeno Poppers
These creamy stuffed jalapeno poppers have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is...
Texas Jalapeno Jelly
A jar of this sweet and spicy jelly is always warmly appreciated. To add an extra southwestern accent, I trim...
Pork Chili
My husband usually tries to avoid spending time in the kitchen, but he'll frequently offer to prepare this easy chili....
Grilled Jalapenos
When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers...
Maple Jalapenos
Craving something sweet with a little bit of heat? Try these creamy, sweet, hot and savory treats. One bite, and...
Down-Home Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are a classic side served at many get-togethers in the South. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted...
Three-Pepper Coleslaw
There are never any leftovers when I make this dish for a picnic, barbecue or any social gathering. —Priscilla Gilbert,...
Jalapeno Ranch Dip
Ranch dressing got its start on a real dude ranch in California. Punch up the western original with green salsa,...
Spicy Homemade Tomato Juice
This zesty juice is good hot or cold. People love the spicy taste all year-round.
—Martha Philbeck, La Fontaine,...
Lime Cucumber Salsa
This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...
Fried Jalapenos
Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea...
Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup
This is just one of the recipes I developed to take advantage of the fresh mint I grow nearly year-round....
Easy Strawberry Salsa
My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries...
Refrigerator Jalapeno Dill Pickles
I’m passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on...
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...
Blueberry Salsa
This is a fruity and refreshing twist on salsa. Guests commonly line up to try it at parties, and they...
Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam
Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you...
Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers
These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd...
Pressure-Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili
My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much...
Creamy Jalapeno Corn
This comforting and creamy corn side dish is appealing to almost everyone. It gets its spicy kick from jalapeno peppers.—Judy...
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...
Chicken Little Sliders
Fruity salsa dresses up these juicy chicken patties, that are perfect for feeding a crowd. The fun name reminds kids...
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...