How to Use peppercorn in a Sentence

peppercorn

noun
  • The seeds of the common beet are about the size of peppercorns.
    Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Drizzle the sauce and pink peppercorns over and around the shrimp.
    Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 10 July 2019
  • Creamy cheese, tart rhubarb, spicy peppercorns, on top of crusty bread–yum!
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Sarawak peppercorns from Malaysia lean more earthy and mild.
    Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Use black peppercorn to season steaks, gravies, or to top any dish that could use a punch of spice.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Sprinkle in the herbs and add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, the crushed peppercorns, and the ground black pepper.
    Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Place two small dabs of mustard on the snake’s head and top with peppercorns to create eyes.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 27 July 2023
  • The drinks had warmed him, and the heat of Sichuanese peppercorns seemed to stir him from his usual reticence.
    Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 17 June 2019
  • Both new perfumes are inspired by the 1960s, but Fleur de Peau is an ode to musk, with a hint of pink peppercorn.
    Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Add peppercorns, chili flakes, bay leaf and garlic to the liquid.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
  • Meanwhile, place half-and-half, butter, garlic, sage, and peppercorns in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Woman's Day Test Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2018
  • Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, peppercorn, and cumin have a longer shelf life of two years.
    Sunset Magazine, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Fallout Dust — After the blast, a sparkling of peppercorns to pepper your palate.
    Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Add peppercorns, bay leaves, and any fresh herbs, if using.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2020
  • Season further to taste with the salt, ground white pepper, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, then stir and add the scallions.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • As for the broth, its depth of flavor comes from roasted chicken and duck bones, along with madeira, fresh thyme and black peppercorns.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Staples: olive oil spray, olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.
    Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 7 May 2018
  • Meanwhile, place cream, butter, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, salt and Sichuan peppercorns, and saute for about 3 minutes.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Serve with crusty bread as a meal in a bowl garnished with pink peppercorns if desired and enjoy!
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Green peppercorns make their presence known in the sassy pudding.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Add the cobs and a handful of aromatics (like herbs and black peppercorns), cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2019
  • Look for it, or another brand, and the Sichuan peppercorns at Asian markets.
    James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 16 Feb. 2018
  • White peppercorns and black peppercorns both begin as the same berry on the same pepper plant.
    Emma Wartzman, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2020
  • Meanwhile, using a heavy pan, crush the coriander seeds and peppercorns; place them in a bowl.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Feb. 2018
  • The scalding soup has a truly sour quality spiked with heat from the peppercorns.
    Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Strain your apple cider and discard the fruit, allspice, and peppercorns.
    Jais Tollette, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2019
  • And spices, like turmeric, peppercorn and garlic, are at the forefront of her creations.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • There’s a distinct vibration from the Sichuan peppercorns and just enough MSG to keep your mouth humming.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The filling is a blend of Tails & Trotters pork with shrimp, garlic chives, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns.
    oregonlive, 29 Jan. 2020

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