How to Use black pepper in a Sentence

black pepper

noun
  • Top with the shaved cheese and grind black pepper over the top.
    — Star Tribune, 8 Jan. 2021
  • 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 the beets, 1 teaspoon of salt and a good grind of black pepper.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The arancini are crisp and cheesy, with a punch of black pepper.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
  • Turn off the heat and fold in the walnuts, thyme, black pepper and chile flakes.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Add the tomatoes along with the black pepper, cayenne, salt and oregano.
    — Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021
  • 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
  • But so is a handful of dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a crack of black pepper.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • The '16 has more dryness and a bit of black pepper with a little more acid.
    — cleveland, 2 Feb. 2020
  • Taste and season with salt and black pepper, then push the mixture to one side.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The thwack of heat from a paving of black pepper on the pork ribs balances their meaty excess.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Taste the sauce and season with more salt and black pepper, as needed.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Stay old school and make a mix of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    — cleveland, 3 June 2020
  • Gently transfer to a plate, and garnish with more black pepper, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • The palate exhibits apple, honey, black pepper, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of chili pepper.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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