How to Use black pepper in a Sentence

black pepper

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• The arancini are crisp and cheesy, with a punch of black pepper.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
• Add basil, green onion, salt, black pepper and stir to combine.
  — SELF, 5 Aug. 2021
• Add olive oil, garlic, chile flake, black pepper, and kale, and cook for 2 minutes.
  — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
• Or even some freshly-ground black pepper or pink peppercorns.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2021
• Finish with light sprinkling of black pepper, if using.
  — Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2021
• Place the cherry tomatoes and jalapeño in a bowl with a pinch of salt and black pepper, along with the oil and vinegar.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 July 2021
• Add cinnamon, black pepper, or chili powder for spicy hot chocolate.
  — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, basil, sugar, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper; set aside.
  — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2021
• Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper make this easy pie a little bit spicier than usual.
  — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2021
• Or try the Golden Milk, which contains turmeric, black pepper, and saffron.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2021
• They are patted dry and rubbed down with a crumbly spice paste made from guajillo powder, coriander, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  — Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2021
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, garlic and onion powders, celery salt, black pepper, and cayenne until combined.
  — Kelsey Barnard Clark, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2021
• Place chicken in a large freezer bag along with olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021
• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
• Stir in the cheese, herbs and a few grindings of black pepper.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Stir in the olives, thyme and oregano sprigs, and season with salt and black pepper.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
• Add a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper.
  — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
• Ground black pepper: Adds a light peppery note to the glaze.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• Sprinkle with the lemon zest and black pepper, and serve.
  — Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
• Season with salt and black pepper and turn off the heat.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021
• Add the chicken to the hot pan and season with salt and black pepper.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
• Sprinkle the flesh side with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
• Top with lemon peel strips, basil leaves, and black pepper.
  — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
• Toss well, then stir in the egg and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
• Grind black pepper over all and top with a few fresh basil leaves.
  — New York Times, 20 July 2022
• Mix the strained potatoes in a large bowl with chopped onions, thyme, eggs and black pepper.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
• Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  — Claudia Catalano, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022
• Whisk in créme fraiche; season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
• The kitchen had dressed it up with coarse sea salt and a dusting of ground black pepper.
  — Noah Lederman, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2022

Last Updated: 4 Jan 2025