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cayenne pepper



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"They used to have bread with every meal, which is a Mexican thing, and put cayenne pepper on everything. Absolutely everything. They both still spoke Spanish," says Martin.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

A squeeze of fresh lemon along with fresh, peppery extra virgin olive oil, shaved purple onion, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper take it all up a level.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2024

It comes with a side of chips that taste like they’re seasoned with chives or cayenne pepper.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2024

She used a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey to dress his wounds, according to the police report said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

“Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin



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