Bring on the heat.

These jalapeno dishes are made for any occasion.

This spin on a jalapeno popper is stuffed with brisket and bacon-wrapped!

jalapeno popper dip

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Top them with a buttery breadcrumb mixture before baking for a perfectly crispy top and melty inside.

This fan-favorite recipe is sure to win you bonus points when you bring it to any gathering.

An overnight chill in the refrigerator will give you perfectly tangy and spicy peppers to use anywhere.

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Pineapple-Pepper Slaw

This colorful pepper slaw is not short in the crunch or flavor department.

Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini

This impressive yet simple recipe will easily become your new favorite.

Spicy Avocado Dressing

This one-step dressing gets its spice from two seeded jalapeno peppers.

Southern Living Jalapeno Cornbread with a slice cut out of the skillet to serve

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If that’s not enough heat for you, toss a few whole peppers on the grill as well.

Unlike traditional slaws, this one doesn’t have mayo making it extra light and fresh.

It’s a great dip for crudites and tortilla chips.

Southern Living Spicy Ranch Water in glasses to serve

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jalapeno poppers

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Southern Living Quick Pickled Jalapenos in a jar to serve

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Southern Living Creamy Corn Jalapeño Poppers on a blue platter to serve

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Southern Living Cowboy Candy in a jar and on top of cream cheese with crackers to serve

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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

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Party Poppers

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Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles

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Southern Living Spicy Guacamole in a bowl to serve

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Afterburners

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Pineapple-Pepper Slaw

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Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini

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Corn and Jalapeño Dip

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Southern Living Cucumber Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips on the side

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Spicy Avocado Dressing

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Beef Faijitas

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Spicy Pineapple Slaw

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Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

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Southern Living Creamy Jalapeño Dip in a bowl to serve with vegetables.

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Southern Living Pineapple Ranch Water in glasses to serve, garnished with a pineapple wedge

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Sweet-and-Spicy Barbecue Sauce

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Tortilla Soup served with sliced chips and cheese

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