Call me dramatic, but I have a stash of spicy dinner meals for those brutal winter nights where no amount of socks, sweatshirts, or blankets can thaw the chill I feel deep inside.
If you live in New York City and you have to walk your dog in the middle of December, you know the feeling I'm talking about — that East River wind is no joke.
Sometimes you need to be warmed up from the inside out, and these delicious dinners will do the trick — and if you don't bookmark them now, you'll be wishing you did come the next snowstorm.
To me, chili is the poster child of comforting winter dishes — and this spicy jalapeno take is no different.
Get the recipe: green chicken chili
The hardest part about pasta night is picking between all the delicious sauce possibilities — but with this plate, you don't have to decide on just one flavor.
Get the recipe: spicy pesto pasta alla vodka
Dumplings are delicious in almost every form, but soaked in spicy broth has to take the cake for me.
Get the recipe: sesame chicken dumplings in a spicy broth with garlic crisps
With just seven ingredients, a sheet pan, and tin foil, you can create this zesty salmon dish for four in only 20 minutes.
Get the recipe: spicy baked salmon
Quesadilla night is meant to be easy — just because you want to upgrade your flavors doesn't mean things have to get complicated. Just take this sweet Asian and spicy Mexican flavor combination as proof.
Get the recipe: sweet and spicy Asian pork quesadillas
Just in case you enjoy a lower-grade spice, this tangy buffalo chickpea salad is paired with a yogurt ranch to help cool down your palette when needed.
Get the recipe: buffalo chickpea salad with yogurt ranch
You can feel good about serving (and enjoying!) this spicy spaghetti — it's packed with whole grains, fresh veggies, and lean protein.
Get the recipe: spicy shrimp pasta
If the sight of these golden savory pastries doesn't make you drool, I don't know what will.
Get the recipe: spicy chicken samosas
This vegan, gluten-free recipe combines jalapeno, coconut milk, and sweet potatoes to create a creamy, rich plate that packs restaurant-grade flavor.
Get the recipe: spicy Caribbean-inspired sweet potato soup
Sushi might not be the easiest dish to prepare at home, but sushi bowls are a whole different story. This dish shouldn't take you longer than 15 minutes to prepare.
Get the recipe: spicy veggie sushi bowls
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