Mulled Apple Cider

Black pepper adds an unexpected kick. (By Regan Burns)

Hot Cocoa

Creamy, chocolaty, and sinfully rich. (By Francois Payard)

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

Thai Curry Pastes

These pungent, aromatic, and hot seasoning pastes are staples in the Thai kitchen. (By Aliza Green)

Hot Toddy

Don’t ask why “toddy,” because no one knows. (By Rob Chirico)

Hot Pants

This variation on the margarita swaps lime juice for grapefruit. (By Rob Chirico)

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew

Hot as heck in the best possible way. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chile Hot Chocolate

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate. (By Kate Ramos)

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Calvados and Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur ramp up this classic cold-weather tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Hot and Sour Soup

A vegetarian take on one of the most well-known Chinese soups, this version has a slightly spicy broth for a truly "hot" soup. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Hot Mustard

Honey mustard with a real kick of heat! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Hot Buttered Rum

A spicy, warming treat. (By Rob Chirico)

Hot Crab Dip

Crab cakes deconstructed and topped with cornbread. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cayenne Salt

Adds a nice kick to the rim of a margarita glass. (By Aida Mollenkamp)