How to Use red pepper in a Sentence
red pepper
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Top with red pepper flakes and green onions and serve with the hoisin on the side.
—Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
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Add the onions and the red pepper and season with salt.
—Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
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In the same skillet, add red pepper flakes and clam juice from two of the cans.
—Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN, 26 Dec. 2021
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To add a little heat, a pinch of red pepper flake does the job.
—Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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For a bit of heat, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 4 May 2021
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For kids who don’t like spicy food, just leave out the red pepper flakes.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
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In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes.
—Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
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Add the diced red pepper evenly across the goat cheese and sprinkle with the dill.
—Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
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Top with the parmesan, basil and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper, and serve hot.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
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Stir in the red pepper flakes and sugar, and cook for about 2 minutes.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
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Add the red pepper to the skillet, stir to brown slightly, and remove from the heat.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
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Top with red pepper flakes for a little heat and serve.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Top them with feta and a pinch of Maras or red pepper flakes to give them a spicy kick.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
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Season with a little salt and the crushed red pepper flakes.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
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Transfer to a bowl and stir in the salt, rosemary, lemon zest and red pepper flakes and stir to mix.
—Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2021
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Add cabbage and toss to coat, then toss with red pepper and jalapeño.
—Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2021
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Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, oregano and spinach and heat for about a minute.
—Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
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To serve, top the pasta with more Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and oil.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
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Omit the garlic and oregano and add 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
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Box says: Spinach, red pepper and onions in a creamy gruyere custard.
—cleveland, 26 Mar. 2021
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Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022
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Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and tomato paste.
—Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2021
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To help: Add some red pepper flakes and bake it until the corners start to brown.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024
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Stir in thyme, bay leaves, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes.
—Curtis Stone, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021
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The hint of heat from the red pepper flakes and sweet juice from the tomatoes really perfects it.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
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Add the basil and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant; about 1 minute.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
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Stir in the vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2021
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Adjust the amount of green and red peppers to suit your taste, or add a few drops of Tabasco for more spice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
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Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over it and lightly season with salt.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
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For more heat, add some extra black pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
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