How to Use cayenne pepper in a Sentence

cayenne pepper

noun
  • A touch of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of spice.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe gives a mild zing to the sauce.
    — cleveland, 11 June 2020
  • No one wants to bite into a big chunk of cayenne pepper.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Red dishes, made with cayenne pepper, are spicy.
    — Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Add broth, beans, chilies, cumin, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
    — Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Try topping a cup with a pinch of cayenne pepper and sea salt for a tasty snack.
    — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Then stir in jalapeños, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and tomato paste.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022
  • The sweet and tangy apple glaze in this recipe has a hint of heat from cayenne pepper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The key difference is that hint of spice from the cayenne pepper.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • For a fiery dish, add chili garlic sauce, sriracha sauce or some cayenne pepper to the sauce.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Spices like cayenne pepper and plenty of salt and pepper help, too.
    — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Season with the salt, black and cayenne peppers and the nutmeg.
    — Martha Holmberg, Twin Cities, 5 June 2019
  • Sprinkle first layer with a pinch of the salt and a pinch of the cayenne pepper.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Adjust salt and cayenne pepper as needed and serve.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour and cayenne pepper.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.
    — April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Some Rams players put cayenne pepper in their socks to keep the heat in their feet.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Top with pancetta and/or garnish, if desired, with chives and cayenne pepper.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
  • Add olive oil, salt, cumin, black pepper and cayenne pepper and stir well to combine.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Or sprinkle on a bit of cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Or sprinkle on a bit of cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Add flour, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Sprinkle it with the flour, garlic and cayenne pepper and toss to coat evenly.
    — Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Taste and add more salt, pepper, and some ground cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce, to taste.
    — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Add more Tajín to taste, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.
    — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Mix thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper and breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
    — Kristen Doute, PEOPLE.com, 7 Feb. 2018

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