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Add the cumin, paprika and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
And of course, don’t forget about toasting the pumpkin seeds (a little salt, pepper and cayenne is delicious).
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
The burger at Ollie's is seasoned with Ollie’s special blend of spices, which – based on my taste-bud interpretation – include oregano, garlic, cumin, rosemary, cayenne and Old Bay.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2024
Stir together brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a small heatproof bowl.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
And of course, don’t forget about toasting the pumpkin seeds (a little salt, pepper and cayenne is delicious).
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
The burger at Ollie's is seasoned with Ollie’s special blend of spices, which – based on my taste-bud interpretation – include oregano, garlic, cumin, rosemary, cayenne and Old Bay.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2024
Stir together brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a small heatproof bowl.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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