How to Use jalapeño in a Sentence

jalapeño

noun

• Split the squash, the half-dozen tomatillos and the jalapeno lengthwise.
  — Cirrus Wood, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2019
• In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, onions, jalapeno and a pinch of salt.
  — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
• Most of a jalapeno’s heat comes from the seeds and whitish innards.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 July 2023
• The jalapeno pesto it’s bathed in transports the dish from ho-hum to oh, yum!
  — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
• In the kitchen, Medel chopped tomatoes, jalapeno and onion for huevos rancheros.
  — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
• And pair it with the bacon jalapeno slaw for even more sweet and spicy.
  — Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Elgin Courier-News, 6 July 2018
• Muddle the jalapeno slices in your glass with the tequila.
  — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
• On the menu at Brown Bag: A salmon burger with diced jalapeno and slaw.
  — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, 22 June 2018
• The tuna, fresh jalapeno and onion pie is a thing in Italy and owns my heart here.
  — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2018
• Put the beans in a serving dish, top with jalapenos and pico, and dig in.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
• What to try: The jalapenos and cheese pupusa is required.
  — Alex Golden, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
• Adding onions, jalapenos and cilantro gave it even more depth and texture.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
• And that rich quail flavor with smoky bacon and the heat from the jalapeno just can’t be beat.
  — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 22 Dec. 2020
• The friendly Black’s servers cut some brisket, gave us a jalapeno sausage, and prepped a big hunk of beef rib.
  — Chris O'Connell, Chron, 10 Feb. 2022
• Also, the sandwich had a thin slice of fresh jalapeno resting on top of the slaw.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2021
• At The Eagle, they are stuffed with jalapeno, corn and cheddar cheese.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
• Pull off and discard the skins from the tomatoes, jalapeno, and bell pepper.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2019
• Mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and cilantro with the corn.
  — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2019
• There's jalapeno cheddar, hot white cheddar, and the Snakebite.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
• The jalapeno aioli complemented it well and brought out the flavor of the fish.
  — cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
• The Gnarley Barley adds a spicy kick to the assortment with its jalapeno mac n’cheese.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 May 2017
• Stir in onions, jalapeno, mayonnaise to taste, herbs and salt.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2020
• On the rocks, with three jalapeno/garlic olives — shaken, not stirred.
  — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2018
• Spread half the potatoes out in a single layer in the center of the T. Top with half the jalapeno, corn, and red onion.
  — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, 1 July 2019
• The no-cook dip gets its spice from salsa verde and fresh jalapeno peppers.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• Serve with sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, and tortilla strips.
  — Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
• It’s topped with a slice of jalapeno cheese, though customers can substitute cheddar or American.
  — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 June 2026
• Everyone will devour these cute little sandwiches, which have a welcome kick from pickled jalapenos.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
• Fried Brussels sprouts are a standout, as are the jalapeno-flecked corn muffins.
  — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
• This salsa—with fresh sweet corn, red bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers—will bring bright seasonal flavors and sweet heat to your next summer party.
  — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026