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Add the okra, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste.
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Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
My go-to preparation is roasting it with a drizzle of maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
For buffalo or Nashville hot wings: Combine paprika, cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
My go-to preparation is roasting it with a drizzle of maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
For buffalo or Nashville hot wings: Combine paprika, cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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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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