What can I do with cayenne peppers?

Answer by  catman529 (809)

Use them for hot sauce, or dry them out and grind them to use as a seasoning. Two things I have done or am doing with them right now.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

1. Ground up into a pepper, they can be used as a natural repellent for fire ants. 2. Dice them up and boil, then add for very spicy chili or salsa with a kick. 3. Slice and add to stir fry for a very hot dinner. 4. Ground up and mixed with paint, it will deter termites.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

Cayenne peppers are often used as spices in soups or stews, but consider putting them in salads to add some pizzazz. They also are real good when you're broiling seafood. Some people think cayenne peppers have medicinal value.

Answer by  snackysniper (34)

You can make hot chilly sauce and use if for a variety of thing such as pizza, Thai, or you can can it the chilly freeze it and use it later. Make chilly powder by drying out and combining them with ginger, a common herb. One thing you have to remember is to use them quick or they go bad.

Answer by  Brenda Hale (43)

Split the cayenne pepper in half. This will make them cook more evenly. Remove all seeds. Roast them in the oven until soft at 400 degrees. Blend together, to your taste, with sour cream and cream cheese. Add a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. Enjoy with chips or veggies.

Answer by  amtcura66 (1340)

You can eat the peppers, plain or with other food. You could also cook them and/or incorporate them into a dish. If you care the mischievous type, then you could use them in a prank and add it to someone's food while they are not looking for a spicy surprise!

Answer by  Sandrion (203)

You can make chili sauce with them, or you can use them in all types of recipes and they are really coming into their own in the FOODY scene because they are said to improve blood flow and are being used by elderly people everywhere in the world for many different reasons.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

You can dry them and use then in cooking. You can also fill a jar with vinegar, water and salt and add them to a air tight container for decoration.

Answer by  ruffy (1117)

you have to wear gloves when you are doing anything with cayenne pepper they burn your hands it not. but we can are in oil and garlic and spices. they are hot but they are so good i fry them with me eggs in the morning and there the best