Black Pepper: A Super Spice

Black pepper, also known as the “king of spices,” is very popular. You would be hard-pressed to find a dish that does not benefit from a few dashes of the spice that imparts a subtle heat and smokiness to dishes. Often paired with salt, it cuts through the richness of thick, cream-based sauces such as béchamel and alfredo, and enhances the acidity of tomato-based dishes. It also kicks up the spiciness a notch in curries and chutneys, and transforms a humble slab of steak into a meal fit for royalty. It can be used whole, cracked, or finely ground, depending …read more