cayenne pepper
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"They used to have bread with every meal, which is a Mexican thing, and put cayenne pepper on everything. Absolutely everything. They both still spoke Spanish," says Martin.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Bread & butter pickles aren’t an ideal choice, but they could work for a spicier lemonade that incorporates cayenne pepper and jalapeños.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025
She used a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey to dress his wounds, according to the police report said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024
For several years my garden was repeatedly torn up by raccoons, and I tried to drive them away with cayenne pepper, moth balls, motion-sensor sprinklers and coyote urine.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024
“Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
