spicier; spiciest
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a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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To keep your mouth from going up in flames, here are the wine styles that work best with spicy food from around the world.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Although the dish itself comes together in minutes, be sure to set aside two hours so that the fish can marinate in a mixture of milk and hot sauce, which adds a spicy note while also mellowing the fishy odor and flavor of the trout.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Four new spicy drinks offered this spring Last week, Starbucks began offering four new spicy beverages.
—USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The limited-time drinks, which were first introduced on April 16, pack a punch in every sip from a spicy chili powder blend.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
In general, stouts work well with spicy foods, but oatmeal stouts and sweet/milk stouts work especially well.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
The finishing touch is a drizzle of spicy crema over the entire thing.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Chang, in his podcast, explained the backstory behind Momofuku’s chili crunch, citing the brand Lao Gan Ma, known for its spicy chili crisp sauce, as one of the original inspirations for the product, in addition to other sauces including ssamjang and salsa macha.
—Rachel Askinasi, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
The star of this recipe is curry powder with its warm, spicy taste.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Although the dish itself comes together in minutes, be sure to set aside two hours so that the fish can marinate in a mixture of milk and hot sauce, which adds a spicy note while also mellowing the fishy odor and flavor of the trout.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Four new spicy drinks offered this spring Last week, Starbucks began offering four new spicy beverages.
—USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The limited-time drinks, which were first introduced on April 16, pack a punch in every sip from a spicy chili powder blend.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
In general, stouts work well with spicy foods, but oatmeal stouts and sweet/milk stouts work especially well.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
The finishing touch is a drizzle of spicy crema over the entire thing.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
Chang, in his podcast, explained the backstory behind Momofuku’s chili crunch, citing the brand Lao Gan Ma, known for its spicy chili crisp sauce, as one of the original inspirations for the product, in addition to other sauces including ssamjang and salsa macha.
—Rachel Askinasi, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
The star of this recipe is curry powder with its warm, spicy taste.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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