How to Use chili powder in a Sentence

chili powder

noun
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  • Yes, of course, in the form of fresh chiles and chili powder.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to coat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
  • Stir in 1 cup of the marinara, ½ cup of the salsa, and the chili powder.
    — Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add in the tomatoes with their juice, chili powder and cumin.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Add the beef back in, along with garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.
    — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022
  • This recipe only has 1 dump of chili powders and cumin.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Add a pinch of sea salt, the honey, shawarma spice and chili powder.
    — Emanuelle Lee, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Brush on cobs and top with chili powder, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 20 June 2021
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Toss with chili powder and cumin during the last minute of cooking.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The taste is crunchy, salty, sweet, sour and spicy — due to the lime juice, chili powder, and La Botanera hot sauce that the chips are topped with.
    — Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2021
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020
  • Add chili powder, give it a stir, then add crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
    — Karen Martin, NOLA.com, 3 Feb. 2021
  • A little hot pepper sauce and chili powder turn up the heat.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Putting chili powder, salt, or celery salt on the rim of the glass and chasing with a gherkin can take these to the next level.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Place the remaining ¾ cup of half-and-half in a small saucepan and whisk in the chili powder and smoked paprika.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Spread the mayonnaise evenly on the corn, then sprinkle with the cheese and chili powder.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Adjust the spices to your liking, and turn it up a notch with extra chili powder.
    — Alexa Tucker, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022
  • This Gebhardt commercial from the 1980s makes the bold claim that its chili powder is what makes a tamal a tamal.
    — Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder and salt, stir to combine, and cook for 1 more minute.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Airy, crunchy pillows are spiced with wheat, corn and rice flour and favored with chili powder and spices.
    — Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2021
  • Mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • In a medium bowl, lightly mash black beans with a fork, add egg, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020
  • In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and chili powder.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Skipping The Chile Powder Chile powder is the same stuff as chili powder, right?
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • For something spicy, Addison likes to swap mustard and chili powder for sriracha and red pepper flakes.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024

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