semi-thick jellies make fantastic sauces or glazes for meats, especially chicken or pork. Or throw it over soft cheese and bake – the heat will “melt” the jelly anyway. Red pepper jelly can ...

An essential Southern appetizer, cream cheese with pepper jelly, gets a huge flavor upgrade. Smoked cream cheese is intense and savory—and a definite way to impress everyone.

Microwaving the jelly will help if you don't have time, but don't do it for more than 15 second increments until it's smooth. Make this with red or green pepper jelly. Salsa makes a nice topping ...