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spicy

[spahy-see] / ˈspaɪ si /




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Giardiniera is my first choice here — jars of it seem to appear at every Chicago market — but think of the filling as a template for whatever good, spicy pickled thing you bring home.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

One trend centered on the “chamoy pickle”—a hollowed-out jumbo dill pickle typically filled with spicy chips or sour candy, coated with the Mexican condiment chamoy and wrapped in a Fruit Roll-Up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The recall includes products such as pico de gallo salsa, several types of guacamole, burritos, spicy sandwiches and fresh sliced jalapenos.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

On day 20 of her journey, Catterall met her in Switzerland after she had traversed “a particularly spicy descent on a sketchy section of via ferrata,” according to Woods’ Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

South Indian food is so spicy it burns on the way out, but it’s worth it.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

Tea companies say they’re benefiting from those seeking a spicier, more full-bodied drink.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Dave’s Hot Chicken has adopted a similar premise for its spicier entry into the market, but for many Caniacs, nothing beats the stripped-down glory of the original.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

Some enjoy a spicier and tangier version, traditionally called bisi bele bath.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

“Good Mythical Morning,” a daily show hosted by YouTube personalities Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, and Sean Evans’ talk show “Hot Ones,” where celebrity guests eat progressively spicier chicken wings, are also eligible for Emmys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025

Could justice ever have served up a spicier dish whereon to regale the multitude?

From The Light of Scarthey by Egerton Castle

Ema kam is a dried red chili, and the spiciest used in ema datshi.

From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2026

One of the spiciest dishes I’ve ever tasted was at Jitlada and they have a competition surrounding it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, Mullenweg hosted a session that he previewed as being “one of my spiciest WordCamp presentations ever.”

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2024

While its timebound and still stately — there’s no interrupting the largely pre-written statements usually delivered by a low-level diplomat — it’s still generally the spiciest the General Debate gets.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

Julia’s now redder than the spiciest hot wings.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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