How to cook cayenne (crushed red pepper)

Made from ground dried hot chili peppers, cayenne adds warmth to whatever foods it is added. Capsaicin found in the chili’s seeds and membranes gives this pepper its fire. It is popular in Mexican, Caribbean, Chinese, and Indian cuisines. It is also widely used in barbecue sauces. Cayenne is the main ingredient in chili powder. Go easy on the use of cayenne if you are not accustomed to hot foods.