Examples of cayenne in a Sentence
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The bindings allegedly resulted in injuries, but were treated with cayenne and honey and covered with duct tape, the suit said.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
There are 24 flat packets containing 1/2 cup each of essential spices, from cayenne to coriander.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
On a rimmed sheet pan, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garam masala and cayenne.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
The two window feeders, doused with cayenne dust, each with a slightly different seed mix, attracted more birds, a wider species list, and perfect viewing.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Jan. 2024
The day before cooking, dry-brine the chicken: In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, black pepper, cayenne and 1½ tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or a heaping 2 teaspoons fine sea salt).
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime This easy twist on classic North African shakshuka (traditionally eggs baked in tomato-pepper sauce, with cumin, paprika and cayenne) starts with an onion-garlic-chard sauteed until gently wilted: a nest of sorts for steam-poaching eggs.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
There are 24 flat packets containing 1/2 cup each of essential spices, from cayenne to coriander.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
On a rimmed sheet pan, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garam masala and cayenne.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
The two window feeders, doused with cayenne dust, each with a slightly different seed mix, attracted more birds, a wider species list, and perfect viewing.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Jan. 2024
The day before cooking, dry-brine the chicken: In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, black pepper, cayenne and 1½ tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or a heaping 2 teaspoons fine sea salt).
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime This easy twist on classic North African shakshuka (traditionally eggs baked in tomato-pepper sauce, with cumin, paprika and cayenne) starts with an onion-garlic-chard sauteed until gently wilted: a nest of sorts for steam-poaching eggs.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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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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