How to Use cayenne pepper in a Sentence

cayenne pepper

noun

• The amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe gives a mild zing to the sauce.
  — cleveland, 11 June 2020
• In the first, combine the flour, salt and cayenne pepper.
  — ExpressNews.com, 7 Aug. 2019
• Sprinkle first layer with a pinch of the salt and a pinch of the cayenne pepper.
  — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
• Season with the salt, black and cayenne peppers and the nutmeg.
  — Martha Holmberg, Twin Cities, 5 June 2019
• Add broth, beans, chilies, cumin, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
  — Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Dec. 2017
• Try topping a cup with a pinch of cayenne pepper and sea salt for a tasty snack.
  — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
• In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour and cayenne pepper.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
• It is named for the 22 times the chicken is tossed in a blend of spices, including cayenne pepper.
  — Marcy De Luna, Chron, 2 Dec. 2020
• Then stir in jalapeños, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and tomato paste.
  — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022
• Add more Tajín to taste, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.
  — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 27 Apr. 2018
• Stir in the chicken broth, salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce and Kitchen Bouquet.
  — Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Sprinkle it with the flour, garlic and cayenne pepper and toss to coat evenly.
  — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
• Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
• Taste and add more salt, pepper, and some ground cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce, to taste.
  — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
• Spices like cayenne pepper and plenty of salt and pepper help, too.
  — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 19 Jan. 2021
• Add heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  — Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
• In a mixing bowl, add the cheese, 1 cup of the flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda and cayenne pepper.
  — cleveland, 25 June 2020
• Handcuffs, rope, bloody gauze, and a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey were found in a locked safe.
  — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
• Mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
• Top with club soda and garnish with pinch of cayenne pepper.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
• Transfer to a large bowl along with egg, milk, salt, black and cayenne peppers, and cumin, stirring to combine.
  — Carla Hall, Redbook, 18 Mar. 2013
• Add flour, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
• Add pinch of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon slice and candied ginger.
  — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
• Put the uni, olive oil, heavy cream, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper into a blender and blend until smooth.
  — New York Times, 30 Mar. 2021
• Whisk together chilies, butter, lemon juice, basil, celery seeds, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until combined.
  — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
• Season the pork chops with paprika, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper.
  — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
• Adjust salt and cayenne pepper as needed and serve.
  — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
• Some Rams players put cayenne pepper in their socks to keep the heat in their feet.
  — Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
• Cajun seasoning is a blend of black and cayenne pepper with onion, garlic and other herbs.
  — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
• The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.
  — April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025