cayenne pepper
Example Sentences
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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
Some Rams players reportedly put cayenne pepper in their socks to keep the heat in their feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 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
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
