red pepper

Example Sentences

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Add red pepper flakes and dried oregano, letting them bloom in the fat just long enough to wake up—fragrant, a little toasty, the edges of their flavor beginning to soften and deepen.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A creamy roasted red pepper soup, by contrast, might rely on aromatics and stock, lean heavily into soft vegetables, and finish with a swirl of cream.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

It’s no wonder the experience can feel oddly flat or stop-start, punctuated by small panics over whether it was two teaspoons or two tablespoons of red pepper flakes.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

After a quick midmorning coffee break, Lira launches into his prep work shift, crafting goat cheese and red pepper empanadas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

I study the shaker of red pepper flakes.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden