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Stir in the garlic powder, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Each team was fully outfitted in costumes— students on the Zest Fest team wore brightly colored beach and fiesta gear that complemented their dressing’s bold flavors, with a kick of cayenne.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
This lentil soup is slowly simmered with cumin and a touch of cayenne, delivering deep, comforting flavors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Each team was fully outfitted in costumes— students on the Zest Fest team wore brightly colored beach and fiesta gear that complemented their dressing’s bold flavors, with a kick of cayenne.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
This lentil soup is slowly simmered with cumin and a touch of cayenne, delivering deep, comforting flavors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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cayenne
noun
cay·enne
ˌkī-ˌen- 
ˌkā-
: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food
called also cayenne pepper
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