How to Use cayenne in a Sentence

cayenne

noun
  • Chili flakes, jalapeños or cayenne.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Add the okra, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Fasted on lemon juice, cayenne, and maple syrup for three weeks.
    — Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
    — cleveland, 9 June 2020
  • Add a pinch of ground cayenne powder to your tea, soup, or broth.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Some recipes are hot, with cayenne and chilies, but not every dish.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 29 Oct. 2017
  • The green pepper and hint of cayenne pair well with the briny shrimp.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Add cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne and a pinch of salt, and toss.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Add broth, lemon juice, bay leaf, cloves, cayenne and black pepper.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Diehard drinkers can go for bold flavors like beet, rose, and lemon cayenne.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2019
  • The bold dressing is made with olive oil, lime juice, and a bit of cayenne.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • This recipe isn’t too spicy so add cayenne or hot sauce for an extra kick.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • For heat, add spices like cayenne or Tabasco sauce.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • This recipe isn’t too spicy, so add cayenne or hot sauce for an extra kick.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • And maybe start with a little cayenne and adjust it from there.
    — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 30 Sep. 2019
  • For a spicier hot chocolate, try a small pinch of cayenne.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Add the tomatoes along with the black pepper, cayenne, salt and oregano.
    — Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Add a pinch of cayenne for a gentle kick that warms you up from the inside out.
    — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Add the lemon juice, mint, cayenne and 1/4 cup water and pulse to purée.
    — Melissa Clark, charlotteobserver, 12 June 2018
  • Diehard drinkers will be more apt to try new brands and bold flavors like beet, rose, and lemon cayenne.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2019
  • Add the leeks, potatoes, corn, bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne and mix to combine.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 20 Oct. 2014
  • Lime juice gives these bowls a summery zest while cayenne and jalapeño pepper add a nice kick.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Reserve the cinnamon and cayenne for a pork butt or rack of ribs.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 19 July 2017
  • The flavor also gets a kick thanks to cayenne and other spices.
    — Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Lime juice gives this rice bowl a summery zest while cayenne and jalapeño pepper add a nice kick.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Bad Ass Bacon, which comes revved up with maple-cayenne glaze.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The chili lime variety has a great cayenne kick and is void of any sugar.
    — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 25 Sep. 2020
  • Off heat, stir in the cayenne, lemon juice, and cilantro, then transfer to a serving bowl.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2019
  • Place the almonds in a cake pan and lightly season with cayenne and salt.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Place the almonds in a cake pan and lightly season with cayenne and salt.
    — Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2017

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