cayennes
Fiery red pods
Cayennes are cayenne peppers—long, slender red chili peppers known for their heat.
The term usually refers to the dried, ground spice made from these peppers: Add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce.
Fresh cayennes appear in some cuisines, but the powdered form dominates kitchen use.
Capsicum pod or stew
- capsicumPepper plant or fruit
- hot pepperPungent capsicum variety
- spicePlant-derived food flavoring
- ScovilleCapsaicin intensity measurement
capsaicin · red pepper · bird's eye · piri piri · serrano · jalapeño · habanero · paprika
Substance improving food taste
- hot sauceSpicy liquid condiment
- CajunLouisiana's French descendants
- CreoleFused language, stabilized
- gumboSpiced Louisiana stew
jambalaya · jerk · curry · harissa · sambal · chili oil · buffalo wings · dry rub
Often toxic plant family
- seedlingRecently sprouted young plant
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- container gardeningGrowing plants in vessels
harvest · ripening · heirloom · ornamental · bush · yield · germination · tropical
Cellular nutrient conversion
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
- circulationMovement through a system
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
digestive aid · congestion · sinus · warming · folk remedy · tincture · poultice · detox
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- capsicumPepper plant or fruit
- hot pepperPungent capsicum variety
- spicePlant-derived food flavoring
Scoville · capsaicin · red pepper · bird's eye · piri piri · serrano · jalapeño · habanero · paprika · pepper flakes
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
gumbo · jambalaya · jerk · curry · harissa · sambal · chili oil · buffalo wings · dry rub · marinade
nightshade
Often toxic plant family
- seedlingRecently sprouted young plant
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
container gardening · harvest · ripening · heirloom · ornamental · bush · yield · germination · tropical · pollination
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
- circulationMovement through a system
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
pain relief · digestive aid · congestion · sinus · warming · folk remedy · tincture · poultice · detox · appetite suppressant
cayennesbell peppers
Mild hollow vegetables
sweet peppers · banana peppers · pimientos · pimentos · sweet paprika
- cayenne pepperGround hot chili powder
- Porsche CayenneGerman luxury sport utility