How to Use red pepper in a Sentence

red pepper

noun
  • Top with red pepper flakes and green onions and serve with the hoisin on the side.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Add the onions and the red pepper and season with salt.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • In the same skillet, add red pepper flakes and clam juice from two of the cans.
    Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN, 26 Dec. 2021
  • To add a little heat, a pinch of red pepper flake does the job.
    Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • For kids who don’t like spicy food, just leave out the red pepper flakes.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
  • In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Top with the parmesan, basil and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper, and serve hot.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the red pepper flakes and sugar, and cook for about 2 minutes.
    Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Top with red pepper flakes for a little heat and serve.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Top them with feta and a pinch of Maras or red pepper flakes to give them a spicy kick.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Season with a little salt and the crushed red pepper flakes.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, oregano and spinach and heat for about a minute.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
  • To serve, top the pasta with more Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and oil.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Omit the garlic and oregano and add 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in thyme, bay leaves, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes.
    Curtis Stone, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021
  • The hint of heat from the red pepper flakes and sweet juice from the tomatoes really perfects it.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
  • Adjust the amount of green and red peppers to suit your taste, or add a few drops of Tabasco for more spice.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • Even more so when brightened with lemon and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and bay leaves work well with mushroom soup.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022
  • This Moroccan red pepper sauce is sweet, smokey, and tangy with a tad of spice.
    Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Stir in about half the tomatoes, the olives, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Cook shrimp: Cook the shrimp, salt, and crusted red pepper in heated oil.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • The seasoning mix has a hint of red pepper that brings a subtle heat.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022
  • The sauce gets its unique flavor from chopped oranges, apples and a pinch of red pepper.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In a large saucepan add broth, miso paste, mustard, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
    Sarah Brekke, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • When pickled with honey and crushed red pepper, the fall-favorite squash gets a sweet and spicy twist.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • Heat: For a little heat, stir in or garnish with red pepper flakes.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Add shallots and red pepper flakes, and sauté for a couple of minutes.
    Odette Williams, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022

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