How to Use chili powder in a Sentence

chili powder

noun
  • On rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with oil, chili powder and pinch each salt and pepper.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2018
  • Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel then toss them in chili powder and salt in a large bowl.
    Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Add the tomatoes, beans and 2 tablespoons of the chili powder.
    Susan Selasky, sacbee, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Add garlic and mushrooms, if using, salt, chili powder and cumin; stir to combine.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Make potatoes: Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, chili powder, cayenne, and salt.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Add onion, garlic and chili powder; cook 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Add the chili powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander and cloves; pulse to form a finely ground spice mixture.
    Joe Yonan, charlotteobserver, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
    Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Turmeric, curry powder, red pepper flakes and chili powder all add kick to savory dishes.
    OregonLive.com, 2 Jan. 2018
  • Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
    SI.com, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Directions: To a stock pot, add cooked chicken with salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, corn and beans.
    Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 7 Jan. 2018
  • Stir in chili powder, garlic, coriander, cumin, sugar and salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 2 Jan. 2018
  • Toss breadcrumbs, chili powder, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a shallow bowl until coated.
    Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir in cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Yes, of course, in the form of fresh chiles and chili powder.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to coat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
  • Stir in 1 cup of the marinara, ½ cup of the salsa, and the chili powder.
    Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add the beef to the stock pot along with the ancho paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Add in the tomatoes with their juice, chili powder and cumin.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Add the beef back in, along with garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.
    ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Add peanuts, cilantro, and chili powder to onion mixture and give it all a good toss.
    Bon Appetit, 23 Apr. 2018
  • In a bowl, combine lime and lemon juice, green onion, cilantro and chili powder.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 23 May 2018
  • Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022
  • This recipe only has 1 dump of chili powders and cumin.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • For something spicy, Addison likes to swap mustard and chili powder for sriracha and red pepper flakes.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024

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