10 Hot and Spicy Recipes To Try This Week

Lindsay Duncan in Food on Aug 21, 2017

At Forkly, we talk a lot of our love for sweets. From chocolate to candy, we are always trying to find healthier options to consume those sugary treats more often! Sometimes, though, we want a little spice in our lives! Making snacks and meals that will bring your tastebuds to life is one way to mix up your cooking routine and keep your family interested in supper times meals! Whether you’re adding a side dish that has a kick, or making a main entrée that will have people sweating, these dishes are the perfect balance of savoury and spicy. YUM.

1. Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

An easy late night snack that will fill your belly with quality sweet potato while satisfying that spicy craving.

http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/spicy-baked-sweet-potato-wedges/ Photos and Recipe By: Le Creme De La Crumb

2. Spicy Tuna Wraps

A quick lunch with a kick!

http://goodiegodmother.com/spicy-tuna-wraps/ Photos and Recipe By: Goodie God Mother

3. Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalepeno

Turn pizza into an exciting experience by heaping it with with spicy toppings like spicy chicken and jalepenos.

http://www.mexicanplease.com/spicy-chicken-pickled-jalapeno-pizza/ Photos and Recipe By: Mexican Please

4. One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles

Fill a pot with a delicious meal that adds spice to your life! No need for take out here!

https://domesticsuperhero.com/one-pot-spicy-thai-noodles/ Photos and Recipe By: Domestic Super Hero

5. Creamy Cajun Linguine

Need to make supper for two? These measurements will lead you to a hot meal for you and your guest!

http://aflavorjournal.com/creamy-cajun-linguine-a-small-batch-recipe-for-two/ Photos and Recipe By: A Flavor Journal

6. Spicy Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Poke Bowl

Create this colorful bowl of health on a hot day when you need a little heat on your tastebuds.

https://www.jessicagavin.com/spicy-wild-alaskan-sockeye-salmon-poke-bowls/ Photos and Recipe By: Jessica Gavin

7. Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese

Has Mac and Cheese gotten boring for you? Take it to the next level with the help of a little pepper jack.

http://chefsavvy.com/spicy-pepper-jack-mac-and-cheese/ Photos and Recipe By: Chef Savvy

8. Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa

If you love shrimp, you are in for a treat! This shrimp tower is piled high with all the good stuff and is so delicious!

http://thegirlonbloor.com/spicy-shrimp-stacks-with-mango-salsa/ Photos and Recipe By: The Girl On Bloor

9. Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries

Instead of cutting wedges for sweet potato fries, try making irresistible sweet potato strings!

http://strengthandsunshine.com/spicy-spiralized-sweet-potato-fries/?utm_content=buffer36235&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer Photos and Recipe By: Strength and Sunshine

10. Spicy Ground Beef Nachos

Nachos are always better when they pack a spicy punch!

http://www.mexicanplease.com/beef-nachos/ Photos and Recipe By: Mexican Please

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay loves cooking fun and creative meals for friends and family. At home, you can find her trying out a new recipe found on Pinterest while trying to balance her husband's sweet tooth with her healthy eating habits. If she's not in the kitchen, you'll find Lindsay photographing people she loves and going out with friends to try the newest restaurant in her small town.

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