What goes well with cayenne?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes cayenne better. On average, recipes with cayenne gets 4.31⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with serrano. And sometimes worse. Like with vidalia.
Here comes the combinations we found:
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Significant high scores:
serrano,
flatbread,
grapeseed oil,
roma tomatoes,
tarragon,
radishes,
mint,
cumin powder,
chicken thighs,
soy sauce,
sweet yellow onion,
vegetable oil,
water
Better than not:
lamb,
pita breads,
bibb lettuce,
golden raisins,
chicken livers,
cumin seed,
farro,
arborio,
tomatillos,
grits,
kashmiri chili powder,
walnuts,
bones,
boneless pork butt,
sea scallops,
poblano pepper,
snow peas,
beef stock,
salsa,
fish sauce,
ancho chili,
yellow bell pepper,
flat leaf parsley,
romaine lettuce,
lettuce,
red lentils,
hummus,
capers,
goat cheese,
turmeric powder,
grape tomatoes,
yellow curry powder,
plum tomatoes,
cardamom pods,
italian sausage,
beer,
white sugar,
flour tortillas,
arugula,
baby spinach,
stout beer,
cannellini,
saffron,
salmon,
yogurt,
red kidney beans,
granulated garlic,
chives,
cucumber,
cider vinegar,
cardamom,
cilantro powder,
italian parsley,
vegetable stock,
marjoram,
mayonnaise,
chicken stock,
turkey,
pork shoulder,
file powder,
corn tortillas,
green pepper,
buffalo sauce,
anise,
hard boiled egg,
avocado oil,
agave,
white beans,
cotija cheese,
corn kernels,
rosemary,
bay leaf,
basmati,
chickpeas,
fennel,
asparagus,
onion,
chipotle pepper,
mango,
basil,
apple cider vinegar,
bacon,
apricots,
vegetable broth,
blue cheese,
garlic,
celery,
thyme,
barbecue sauce,
chicken wings,
brown lentils,
fish stock,
cracked pepper,
brown sugar,
butter,
black pepper,
button mushrooms,
beef,
chorizo,
clarified butter,
coconut milk,
coconut sugar,
coconut water,
cornflour,
cornmeal,
cream cheese,
crumbs,
dates,
dill,
egg yolk,
garam masala,
garlic paste,
ginger,
green beans,
green bell pepper,
green peas,
hot paprika,
hot sauce,
jasmine rice,
ketchup,
kielbasa,
lard,
lemon zest,
light brown sugar,
lime zest,
liquid smoke,
mozzarella cheese,
nutmeg,
nutritional yeast,
oil,
paprika,
parsnips,
peanuts,
penne pasta,
peppercorns,
pork,
pork loin,
poultry seasoning,
powdered sugar,
prosciutto,
pumpkin,
pumpkin pie spice,
quinoa,
red pepper flakes,
refried beans,
rice vinegar,
ricotta cheese,
russet potatoes,
salt,
sea salt,
sesame,
shrimp,
sugar,
tahini,
tamarind,
tofu,
tuna,
turbinado,
vegan butter,
whipping cream,
white pepper,
white rice,
wings,
yukon gold potatoes,
zucchini
🤷♀️ Shrug:
spanish onion,
black eyed peas,
smoked ham hock,
tomatoes with juice,
powdered mustard,
swiss chard,
preserved lemon,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
red wine vinegar,
andouille sausage,
sherry vinegar,
lime juice,
dijon mustard,
red cabbage,
polenta,
black mustard,
allspice,
cumin,
crusty bread,
black olives,
peanut oil,
cilantro,
balsamic vinegar,
virgin olive oil,
red onion,
dill pickles,
curry powder,
noodles,
pepitas,
pine nuts,
gruyère cheese,
red wine,
pineapple juice,
white wine,
lemon juice,
jalapeño pepper,
chili powder,
hamburger buns,
leeks,
sweet paprika,
tomatoes,
lentils,
guacamole,
panko,
feta cheese,
beef brisket,
arrowroot,
apple cider,
baby potatoes,
canola oil,
all purpose flour,
american cheese,
chicken broth,
chili sauce,
chocolate,
chuck roast,
cinnamon,
cocoa powder,
coconut oil,
coffee,
cream,
egg,
egg whites,
evaporated milk,
full fat coconut milk,
garbanzo beans,
garlic powder,
ginger root,
gouda cheese,
grain white rice,
great northern beans,
green chili pepper,
italian seasoning,
kosher salt,
light coconut milk,
macaroni,
maple syrup,
molasses,
mustard,
okra,
olive oil,
onion powder,
pork butt,
potatoes,
purple cabbage,
red curry paste,
rice,
rice wine vinegar,
saltine crackers,
seasoned salt,
self rising flour,
sesame oil,
sharp white cheddar cheese,
smoked paprika,
sour cream,
steamed rice,
tomato puree,
turmeric,
unsalted butter,
white fish,
white vinegar,
worcestershire sauce,
yellow cornmeal,
yellow onion
Scores poorly:
sweet potatoes,
monterey jack cheese,
coconut aminos,
chicken drumsticks,
shallots,
cherry tomatoes,
kidney beans,
pinto beans,
avocado,
green chili,
black beans,
carrots,
corn,
celery salt,
panko crumbs,
sage,
paneer cheese,
cajun seasoning,
olives,
catfish,
stock,
butternut squash,
chili,
brown rice,
mild cheddar cheese,
cauliflower,
beef broth,
celery seed,
buns,
steak,
saffron threads,
red beans,
cheddar cheese,
chicken,
clam juice,
cod,
corn oil,
crab,
crimini mushrooms,
dark beer,
elbow pasta,
fire tomatoes,
fontina cheese,
granulated onion,
green lentils,
green onions,
heavy cream,
honey,
honeycrisp apples,
horseradish,
lean turkey,
lump crab,
manchego cheese,
masa harina,
milk,
mustard powder,
neutral oil,
orange marmalade,
oregano,
oyster,
pasta shells,
pepper jack cheese,
peppers,
poppy,
pork tenderloin,
ranch dressing,
red bell pepper,
salted butter,
seasoning salt,
silken tofu,
sweet onion,
sweet pickle relish,
tabasco,
tater tots,
tomato juice,
tomato sauce,
vanilla,
vegetable
Pay attention:
spinach,
white onion,
brandy,
salsa verde,
herbs,
swiss cheese,
ham,
sweet corn,
iceberg lettuce,
cranberries,
kale,
summer squash,
beets,
bell pepper,
white miso,
beans,
pecans,
baking powder,
pecorino cheese,
serrano pepper,
whiskey,
pancetta,
adobo,
cashew nuts,
creole seasoning,
brussel sprouts,
raisins,
fenugreek,
apple,
curly kale,
broth,
white wine vinegar,
cheese,
coconut,
curry,
dark brown sugar,
flaky sea salt,
flour,
garlic salt,
granulated sugar,
greek yogurt,
green cabbage,
green olives,
hot water,
mushrooms,
naan,
nuts,
orange bell pepper,
orange juice,
orange zest,
parmesan,
parsley,
pasta,
peach,
peanut butter,
peas,
pineapple,
pita,
pork chops,
pumpkin puré,
red chili flakes,
red pepper,
red potatoes,
smoked sausage,
sriracha,
tabasco sauce,
tamari,
tempeh,
thai red curry paste,
tortilla,
vinegar,
yellow mustard
Makes both ingredients worse:
buttermilk,
broccoli,
baking soda,
bourbon,
chicken breasts,
flank steak,
sharp cheddar cheese,
tapioca,
tequila,
tri tip,
vidalia
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with cayenne:
Sack Lunch: Spicy Coriander Tabbouleh Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.31/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Chivichangas de Machaca (Stewed Brisket and Cheese Chimichangas)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime Mustard Sauce
www.allrecipes.com
Review: 4.5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Fried Eggplant With Chickpeas and Mint Chutney
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Grilled Lamb Chops With Rouille and Cherry Tomatoes
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
