How to Use cayenne pepper in a Sentence

cayenne pepper

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  • The amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe gives a mild zing to the sauce.
    — cleveland, 11 June 2020
  • In the first, combine the flour, salt and cayenne pepper.
    — ExpressNews.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Sprinkle first layer with a pinch of the salt and a pinch of the cayenne pepper.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Season with the salt, black and cayenne peppers and the nutmeg.
    — Martha Holmberg, Twin Cities, 5 June 2019
  • Add broth, beans, chilies, cumin, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
    — Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Try topping a cup with a pinch of cayenne pepper and sea salt for a tasty snack.
    — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour and cayenne pepper.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • It is named for the 22 times the chicken is tossed in a blend of spices, including cayenne pepper.
    — Marcy De Luna, Chron, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Then stir in jalapeños, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and tomato paste.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Add more Tajín to taste, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.
    — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Stir in the chicken broth, salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce and Kitchen Bouquet.
    — Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Sprinkle it with the flour, garlic and cayenne pepper and toss to coat evenly.
    — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Taste and add more salt, pepper, and some ground cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce, to taste.
    — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Spices like cayenne pepper and plenty of salt and pepper help, too.
    — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • In a mixing bowl, add the cheese, 1 cup of the flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda and cayenne pepper.
    — cleveland, 25 June 2020
  • Mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Top with club soda and garnish with pinch of cayenne pepper.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Transfer to a large bowl along with egg, milk, salt, black and cayenne peppers, and cumin, stirring to combine.
    — Carla Hall, Redbook, 18 Mar. 2013
  • Add pinch of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon slice and candied ginger.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Put the uni, olive oil, heavy cream, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper into a blender and blend until smooth.
    — New York Times, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Make the dredge station: In one bowl, combine the buttermilk, cayenne pepper, and egg.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Mix brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl and sprinkle on the smokies.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Stir in the cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, nutmeg and salt.
    — ExpressNews.com, 6 July 2020
  • Top with pancetta and/or garnish, if desired, with chives and cayenne pepper.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
  • The sheet that had been covering me was sopping wet and smelled strangely of my body, tin cans, and cayenne pepper.
    — Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Season the fish with salt, white pepper, and Espelette or cayenne pepper.
    — Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 22 Apr. 2014
  • Top each serving with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and Parmesan cheese.
    — Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Searing Cajun spices sparkle on the deeply crispy, flaky swai, cayenne pepper cooled by their sunny, in-house mayo.
    — Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2021
  • In a large bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024

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