cayenne

noun

cay·enne (ˌ)kī-ˈen

(ˌ)kā-;

ˈkī-ˌen,

ˈkā-

: cayenne pepper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web They're complimented by bolder flavors from ginger, green onion, and a hint of cayenne. —

Elaine Johnson, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023 Add the onion, serrano and jalapeño peppers, cumin, cayenne and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften and become translucent, about 5 minutes. —

Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023 Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne. —

Kate Krader, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2022 Stir in the tomato paste, coriander, cumin, and cayenne. —

BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021 Certain herbs grow better during the cold winter months when there isn’t as much sunshine, and this kit includes several winter-friendly plants, including lemon basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, and cayenne. —

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023 The regular lineup of two dozen bars includes combinations of caramel and milk chocolate; dark chocolate and espresso beans; and cinnamon, cayenne, cherries and dark chocolate. —

Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Feb. 2023 In large bowl mix together the yogurt, chile, coriander, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, cumin and turmeric. —

Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023 Cajun Style seasoning is a blend of smoky cayenne and paprika used in Cajun cooking and the lemon grass, garlic and black peppercorn traditional to Vietnamese recipes. —

Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2023 See More

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