How to Use peppercorn in a Sentence

peppercorn

noun
  • Plus, lots of salt, peppercorns, a bay leaf or two.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Add the peppercorns and bay leaf and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Creamy cheese, tart rhubarb, spicy peppercorns, on top of crusty bread–yum!
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Add cloves, bay leaves, garlic and peppercorns to the pot.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Think of a peppercorn or a mustard seed or some star anise as an apple.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 31 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • Add the shrimp shells, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, and 3 quarts of water.
    — John Besh, House Beautiful, 17 Nov. 2015
  • The base hopper holds only a ¼ cup of peppercorns, which isn’t a ton.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Add peppercorns, chili flakes, bay leaf and garlic to the liquid.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
  • Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, peppercorn, and cumin have a longer shelf life of two years.
    — Sunset Magazine, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Green peppercorns make their presence known in the sassy pudding.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Both types of peppercorn will add a savory and bright flavor and aroma to any dish.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • Both types of peppercorn will add a savory and bright flavor and aroma to any dish.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Pour into a deep bowl or large pot and add peppercorns, bay leaves and 4 cups cold water.
    — Julia Reed, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2017
  • The spirit smells like hazelnuts and tastes like peppercorns.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • Crack peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or with the back of a knife and sprinkle on top.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 2 May 2017
  • Serve with crusty bread as a meal in a bowl garnished with pink peppercorns if desired and enjoy!
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Scatter the peppercorns, parsley, thyme and bay leaves in the bottom of the pan.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Ask for a side of voodoo sauce, which offers hints of peppercorns, bourbon and butter.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Add the tequila, lemon, onion, garlic, salt, peppercorns, and cilantro.
    — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], AL.com, 9 May 2017
  • They were covered in miniature feathers, each the size of a peppercorn.
    — Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2011
  • The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
    — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • While that cooks, bundle the thyme, bay, garlic and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Season water with salt, then add oil, vinegar, peppercorns, and wine; squeeze in lemon, and drop in peel.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 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, 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
  • 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

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