How to Use black pepper in a Sentence

black pepper

noun
  • Sprinkle with the lemon zest and black pepper, and serve.
    Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • The rub can be as simple as an equally mixed blend of kosher or sea salt with coarse ground black pepper.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Season the chicken and potatoes with salt and black pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Winter citrus shines in this crispy-skinned chicken dish with lots of garlic and freshly ground black pepper.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Add the chives, parsley, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper and whisk well to combine.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Jan. 2022
  • To serve: Remove and shred chicken meat, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Don't let that fool you though, underneath that, there's a complex layer of spice (not spicy, just spices) from the black tea, saffron, and black pepper.
    Mercedes Viera, refinery29.com, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The aromatic kick, though, comes from the spice mix khmeli suneli, a blend of coriander, savory, fenugreek, black pepper, marigold and more.
    Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Seoulfood seasoning, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and water.
    Tiffani Rozier, Essence, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Serve immediately, with more Parmesan, black pepper and a sprinkling of lemon zest.
    Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Add the water, coconut water, star anise, ground black pepper, chili powder, annatto, and paprika.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Kacey Musgraves to make this candle that conveys a harmonious mix of incense, black pepper, ginger zest, raspberry, and cedarwood.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The palate is a bit hot without becoming aggressive at that proof, with classic bourbon notes of cinnamon, baked apple, molasses, brown sugar, and honey, and a flash of black pepper and mint on the finish.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 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
  • Ground black pepper: Adds a light peppery note to the glaze.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • Season with a few grinds of black pepper, toss lightly and place in the oven.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Taste and season with salt and black pepper, then push the mixture to one side.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Taste the sauce and season with more salt and black pepper, as needed.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Even a pinch of freshly ground black pepper would be great.
    Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023

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