How to Use black pepper in a Sentence

black pepper

noun
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Whisk in créme fraiche; season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of salt and a good crack of black pepper.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and more lemon juice.
    — Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
  • Top with a few grinds of black pepper, and swirl with a toothpick to combine.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022
  • Crack some black pepper on top and garnish with the scallion.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
  • On the nose, this is classic rye with black pepper, fruit and some cedar aromas floating to the top.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Add the tomatoes and season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, drizzle of mussel oil from the can and black pepper.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper; toss to coat.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Add black pepper and garam masala and continue to cook for a minute.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The last step in this recipe is to season the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
  • 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
  • This set comes with two pods to add your Himalayan salt, black pepper, etc.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt and black pepper to your taste.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
  • In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss the onions with the oil and ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper and evenly spread out the onions on the bottom.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Drizzle with more dressing and add black pepper to your taste and serve.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024

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