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Stir together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil and cayenne.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Add thyme sprigs, garlic, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Try it with turmeric, cardamom, cayenne, paprika, coriander, allspice, cloves, oregano, cinnamon, thyme, cilantro, and garlic.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Add ⅓ cup of cornmeal, grated potato, salmon, oysters, celery, parsley, dill, mustard powder, pepper, cayenne (if using) and ½ teaspoon salt.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Add thyme sprigs, garlic, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Try it with turmeric, cardamom, cayenne, paprika, coriander, allspice, cloves, oregano, cinnamon, thyme, cilantro, and garlic.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Add ⅓ cup of cornmeal, grated potato, salmon, oysters, celery, parsley, dill, mustard powder, pepper, cayenne (if using) and ½ teaspoon salt.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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