Crockpot Chipotle Short Ribs are braised short ribs for those who like a real kick to their beef or pork ribs. The freshly roasted poblano peppers along with the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce make these short ribs finger licking good.

Spicy Santa Fe chicken with corn salsa is an easy to make recipe since you are using canned ingredients that are usually kept on hand. It is also inexpensive because this recipe calls for chicken thighs instead of the more costly chicken breasts.

I like this spicy shrimp and corn stir-fry recipe because it calls for fresh corn that is still on the cob.

Hot Mulled Gingered Cider after a long day of holiday shopping chases away all of the ugly tales of last minute shopping, tired feet and crankiness. What you are left with is total contentment and the urge to kick back and watch your favorite holiday movie with your guests. Serve BBQ meatballs.

BBQ ribs in the winter? Yes. Start your ribs in the morning and they will be ready for dinner in the evening. Serve with hot wild rice and a green salad with sweet grape tomatoes. Everyone can help themselves when they are finished shopping, decorating the tree or wrapping presents.

Enjoy those sweet and spicy sauces you get in restaurants? Have you seen the sauces in fancy jars in the supermarket? Not to worry, you can make your own spicy peach and plum sauce for pork and other meats.

Do you love calamari but have never cooked it? It's easy to do, the trick is not to overcook the little tubes. Add an easy spicy hot marinara sauce to complement the calamari.

Wonderful for late breakfast or brunch. These spicy sauteed mushrooms can be elegant over toast triangles. Serve with poached or scrambled eggs and broiled tomatoes*.

Spicy sliced pork on hamburger buns are a little messy, and very delicious. Serve with a side of spicy red beans and rice.

This is such an easy recipe. The same ingredients can also be used to make potstickers similar to those you find in Chinese restaurants.