red pepper

noun

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of red pepper

1 : a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)

2 : cayenne pepper 1

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Order at the counter and your meal comes to the table, warm homemade bread first, with a bottle of spicy red pepper sauce and a mild yogurt sauce.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Where to eat in Greater Boston," 15 June 2018
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Pair your hurricane cocktail with these recipes," 30 May 2018
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

— jennifer rude klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Table for 1: For solo diners, cooking at home offers many perks," 12 July 2018
That can come from chile oil, red pepper flakes, harissa and Sriracha.

— becky krystal, sacbee, "Shake it up: Lots of vinaigrette options," 10 July 2018
Saute the onions, garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes until onions are translucent. 2.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Noodles Panini’s meatballs and sauce a family recipe," 9 July 2018
Spoon into bowls and garnish with a pinch of the pimentón or red pepper flakes.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Blender gazpacho has umami flavors," 9 July 2018
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, salt, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Big Green Eggs: A cult or a cooking method?," 6 July 2018
That can come from chile oil, red pepper flakes, harissa and Sriracha (at home anyway - Sweetgreen stopped using Sriracha in 2016).

— becky krystal, chicagotribune.com, "How to leave those bottled dressings behind and make your own vinaigrette," 29 June 2018

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