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One of the most surefire homemade squirrel repellents is cinnamon mixed with cayenne.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
That one features a chicken filet with lettuce, tomato, avocado mash, bacon and cayenne ranch.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Add a little cinnamon or cayenne to set them apart from other brownies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
That one features a chicken filet with lettuce, tomato, avocado mash, bacon and cayenne ranch.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Add a little cinnamon or cayenne to set them apart from other brownies.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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cayenne
noun
cay·enne
ˌkī-ˌen- 
ˌkā-
: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food
called also cayenne pepper
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