There are many ways to make your Valentine's Day hotter — wink, wink! And though sexy lingerie [1] and sultry music [2] 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. [3]
Fiery Sriracha No-Cheese Hummus Pizza
Get the recipe: fiery sriracha no-cheese hummus pizza [7]
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Get the recipe: spicy watermelon margarita [8]
Two-Chili Salsa
Get the recipe: two-chili salsa [9]
Chipotle-Lime Popcorn
Get the recipe: chipotle-lime popcorn [10]
Spicy Tabasco Brownies
Get the recipe: spicy Tobasco brownies [11]
Chorizo and Chickpea Harissa Stew With Spiralized Jicama
Get the recipe: chorizo and chickpea harissa stew with spiralized jicama [12]
Honey-Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: honey-sriracha-glazed chicken skewers [13]
Healthy Huevos Rancheros
Get the recipe: healthy huevos rancheros [14]
Spicy Lentil Nachos With Three-Cheese Sauce
Get the recipe: spicy lentil nachos with three-cheese sauce [15]
Serrano-Spiced Paloma
Get the recipe: serrano-spiced paloma [16]
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites
Get the recipe: spicy shrimp guacamole bites [17]
Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas With Chipotle Stout Red Sauce
Get the recipe: corn and black bean enchiladas with chipotle stout red sauce [18]
Crushed and Crispy Potatoes With Jalapeño Ranch
Get the recipe: crushed and crispy potatoes with jalapeño ranch [19]
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Soup
Get the recipe: spicy black bean and corn soup [20]
Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Red Cabbage Slaw
Get the recipe: sriracha roasted cauliflower tacos with red cabbage slaw [21]
Warm Cheddar Jalapeño Olives
Get the recipe: warm cheddar jalapeño olives [22]
Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Get the recipe: creamy chipotle shrimp tacos [23]
Smashed Avocado and Garlic Dip
Get the recipe: smashed avocado and garlic dip [24]
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker salsa chicken [25]
Mezcal Mule
Get the recipe: mezcal mule [26]
Beef Taco Bake
Get the recipe: beef taco bake [27]
Chorizo Bites in Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Get the recipe: chorizo bites in sweet and spicy sauce [28]
Cranberry Jalapeño Queso Fundido Dip
Get the recipe: cranberry jalapeño queso fundido dip [29]
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas With Chili Salt
Get the recipe: pink grapefruit margaritas with chili salt [30]
Chicken Enchilada Casserole With Cauliflower
Get the recipe: chicken enchilada casserole with cauliflower [31]