How to Use red pepper in a Sentence
red pepper
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Top with red pepper flakes and green onions and serve with the hoisin on the side.
—Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
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Add the onions and the red pepper and season with salt.
—Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
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Spoon some of the jam and red pepper cassis on the plate.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the same skillet, add red pepper flakes and clam juice from two of the cans.
—Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN, 26 Dec. 2021
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To add a little heat, a pinch of red pepper flake does the job.
—Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Add the thyme sprigs and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
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For a bit of heat, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 4 May 2021
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Add the red pepper, onions, parsley, cilantro and the lemon zest to the quinoa and stir to combine.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
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For kids who don’t like spicy food, just leave out the red pepper flakes.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
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Add the leeks, ham and red pepper and sauté about 3 minutes.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2018
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In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes.
—Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
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Add the diced red pepper evenly across the goat cheese and sprinkle with the dill.
—Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
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Then whisk in the lemon juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, to taste.
—Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 25 Nov. 2020
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Top with the parmesan, basil and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper, and serve hot.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023
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Stir in the red pepper flakes and sugar, and cook for about 2 minutes.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
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Add the red pepper to the skillet, stir to brown slightly, and remove from the heat.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
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Cut the roasted red pepper into ¼-inch wide strips about the same length as the poblano.
—Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 29 Jan. 2018
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Top with red pepper flakes for a little heat and serve.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Bring on the rack of lamb with charred red peppers (a favorite at the Eckert house).
—Dave Eckert, kansascity, 26 Mar. 2018
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Top them with feta and a pinch of Maras or red pepper flakes to give them a spicy kick.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
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Season with a little salt and the crushed red pepper flakes.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
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Transfer to a bowl and stir in the salt, rosemary, lemon zest and red pepper flakes and stir to mix.
—Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2021
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Cut the roasted red pepper into 1/4-inch wide strips about the same length as the poblano.
—Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
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Add cabbage and toss to coat, then toss with red pepper and jalapeño.
—Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2021
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Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, oregano and spinach and heat for about a minute.
—Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
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When melted, add the beans and red pepper and toss to combine.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 7 Oct. 2020
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To serve, top the pasta with more Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and oil.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
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Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir to combine well.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 20 Jan. 2021
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The crushed red pepper gives this dish a nice warm heat, and the Dijon adds just enough mustardy tang.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
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Pair with shish kebab that includes pineapple and red peppers or with cous cous and vegetables.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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