Pickled Jalapeños

Pick a peck of pickled peppers. (By Kate Ramos)

Jalapeño Pumpkin Seeds

Chili powder adds a spicy kick. (By CHOW Food Team)

Jalapeño-Cilantro Yogurt Spread

Creamy and spicy. (By Regan Burns)

Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese

Spicy, savory, and downright delicious. (By Kate Ramos)

Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary gone picante. (By Kate Ramos)

Texas Caviar

An alternative to salsa, with black-eyed peas, bell peppers, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeños. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge. (By Kate Ramos)

Dungeness Crab Guacamole with Endive

Guacamole becomes even more indulgent with the addition of sweet Dungeness crab. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Pickled Red Onions

A crunchy addition to any taco. (By Regan Burns)

Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)

A quick, easy, satisfying dinner. (By Richard Ju)

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew

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

Chiles Rellenos Strata

Chiles, salsa, and sour cream combine in this custardy egg casserole. (By Kate Ramos)

Neo-Enchiladas Suizas

Easy and cheesy. (By Raquel Pelzel)