black pepper

American  

noun

1. a hot, sharp condiment prepared from the dried berries of a tropical vine, Piper nigrum.

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black pepper British  

noun

1. a pungent condiment made by grinding the dried unripe berries, together with their black husks, of the pepper plant Piper nigrum

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black pepper

Everything is cooked with unsalted butter, then seasoned with ground coriander, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

Crack one egg into each center, then scatter with cubed pancetta, grated pecorino and plenty of black pepper.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Finish the tarts with lemon zest, chopped chives, additional pecorino and another turn of black pepper.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

While still warm, shower with a little more Pecorino and another grind or two of black pepper.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Familiar smells fill the house—sandalwood, turmeric, bay leaves, incense, black pepper.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins