serrano
noun
ser·ra·no
sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 
si-
plural serranos
: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature
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Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa (6 jars for $49) hails from Texas and is made with ingredients like serrano peppers, tomatillos, and onion, for some great kick of flavor.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Add the garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, and curry leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until the curry leaves start to crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Add spring onions, serrano, spinach, yogurt, lemon zest, ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons of the herbs; stir until combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Ranging in spice level and consistency, the verde packs in a bit of bright heat with its blend of serrano peppers and tomatillos while the roja is a mild blend of dry chilis, tomatoes and herbs.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2024
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Add the garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, and curry leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until the curry leaves start to crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Add spring onions, serrano, spinach, yogurt, lemon zest, ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons of the herbs; stir until combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Ranging in spice level and consistency, the verde packs in a bit of bright heat with its blend of serrano peppers and tomatillos while the roja is a mild blend of dry chilis, tomatoes and herbs.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2024
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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