spicy

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There’s also Turkish Çılbır, which is more of a main dish than a dip since it calls for poached eggs served over a layer of garlicky yogurt and topped with warm spicy butter.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Elsewhere, we look at a delightfully spicy confirmation hearing this week, Illinois primary results, and the president’s announcement of a member of Congress’ imminent death.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

She herself is a fan: "They are spicy and that's what keeps grabbing our eyeballs."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Richard Montañez, a former Frito-Lay employee, claimed for years that he invented the spicy snack, but an investigation by The Times in 2021 found he was not the actual creator.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The flavors are fresh, and they are spicy.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda