25 Spicy Recipes For a Superhot Valentine's Day at Home
There are many ways to make your Valentine's Day hotter — wink, wink! And though sexy lingerie and sultry music might be the first things that come to mind for some, food is what pops into ours immediately. If you're planning a cozy night in with your valentine, now's your chance to have some flirty fun in the kitchen together. Sure, you could have a romantic spaghetti slurping kiss à la Lady and the Tramp . . . or you could turn up the heat completely and play with spices.
From pizza to popcorn and even soup, there are plenty of ways to incorporate intense heat into your V-Day menu, and we've rounded up some of the best recipes here. Keep reading for some fiery inspiration, then check out a few cocktail recipes to make the night more fun.
Fiery Sriracha No-Cheese Hummus Pizza
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Spicy Watermelon Margarita
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Two-Chili Salsa
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Chipotle-Lime Popcorn
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Spicy Tabasco Brownies
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Chorizo and Chickpea Harissa Stew With Spiralized Jicama
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Honey-Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Skewers
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Healthy Huevos Rancheros
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Spicy Lentil Nachos With Three-Cheese Sauce
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Serrano-Spiced Paloma
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Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites
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Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas With Chipotle Stout Red Sauce
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Crushed and Crispy Potatoes With Jalapeño Ranch
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Spicy Black Bean and Corn Soup
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Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Red Cabbage Slaw
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Warm Cheddar Jalapeño Olives
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Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
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Smashed Avocado and Garlic Dip
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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
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Mezcal Mule
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Beef Taco Bake
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Chorizo Bites in Sweet and Spicy Sauce
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Cranberry Jalapeño Queso Fundido Dip
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Pink Grapefruit Margaritas With Chili Salt
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole With Cauliflower
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