What Is Salt and black pepper and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with salt and black pepper? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 3,483 recipes to put it to work.
What is salt and black pepper?
Salt and pepper is the common name for edible salt and black pepper, a traditionally paired set of condiments found on dining tables where European-style food is eaten.
The pairing of salt and pepper as table condiments dates to seventeenth-century French cuisine, which considered pepper the only spice (as distinct from herbs such as fines herbes) which did not overpower the true taste of food. They are typically found in a set of salt and pepper shakers, often a matched set.
Where found
Salt and black pepper is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 盐和黑胡椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | sel et poivre noir | |
| en español: | sal y pimienta negro |
Recipes using salt and black pepper
There are 3483 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Fried Leeks with Tarragon
An elegant and sophisticated appetizer that will impress your dinner guests and is ready in just 20 minutes. The leeks are trimmed, steamed, battered, and fried to a beautiful golden brown. The addition of tarragon and parsley adds a subtle yet delicious flavor to the dish. The result is a crispy and flavorful appetizer or side dish that is certain to wow your guests.
Marinated Pork Chops
Grilled pork chops marinated 6 hours in olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, and dry mustard. A simple Mediterranean-style marinade for thick-cut chops.
Combo Burgers
Three-meat combo burgers: ground sirloin, pork, and veal blended with oats, chili sauce, and Worcestershire. Grilled patties with serious depth.
Apple & Celery Root Puree
Apple and celery root puree is an unusual combination of flavors. Perfect with braised meat!
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Watercress Pesto
These delicious yet nutritious sweet potato gnocchi is coated with refreshing and tangy watercress pesto. It's a dish that's packed with flavor and fills you up with all the goodness and yumminess.
Always Loved Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.
Tomato & Orange Soup
Creamy tomato and orange soup with fresh tomatoes, orange juice, orange zest and a swirl of cream. A British-style soup that's bright, velvety and full of citrus warmth.
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar mashed potatoes made creamy with buttery Yukon Golds, tangy buttermilk, and extra-sharp cheddar melted right into the mash. Fresh chives add a green oniony bite to this lighter comfort-food side.
Egg Sandwich with Arugula
A pan-fried sunny-side up egg, fresh-peppery arugula, a bit hot pepper sauce and two slices of toasted whole grain bread together make a delicious and nutritious breakfast sandwich.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Curried pumpkin soup with sweet pumpkin puree, golden sauteed onions, warm curry powder, and a swirl of half-and-half. A silky, autumn-spiced soup garnished with pepitas or chives.
Margaret's Garlicky Gazpacho
Garlicky gazpacho blended cold with six cloves of garlic, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and onions, sharpened with balsamic vinegar and tomato-vegetable juice. A bold, no-cook summer soup served chilled.
Sour Cabbage Salad
This salad fits to pierogi with the meat filling. You may also try it with fried or grilled fish.
Asparagus & Arugula Salad with Poached Eggs
This refreshing salad combines tender roasted asparagus, peppery arugula, and perfectly poached eggs for a light yet satisfying dish. A tangy lemon-mustard dressing ties it together, while a slice of crusty whole-grain bread soaks up the flavorful juices and adds fiber. Ideal for brunch or a quick dinner, this salad is both nutritious and delicious.
Tabouli Herb Salad
Lebanese tabbouleh herb salad heavy on fresh parsley and mint, fine bulgur, lemon and olive oil. Served on romaine leaves, the proper Middle Eastern way.
Barbecue Hamburgers
Barbecue hamburgers topped with a quick homemade sauce simmered from ketchup, pineapple juice, and onion. Pan-fried beef patties piled into soft rolls and spooned with a sweet-tangy barbecue glaze.
Shrimp Flavored Beef over Rice
My intention was to combine flavors of shrimp and beef inside the meat as well as inside the sauce..
Hamburgers on the Halfshell
Hamburgers on the halfshell, open-faced raw beef burgers broiled on a bun with tomato sauce, onions, pepper, and melted cheese. A pantry-clearing weeknight version of the classic burger.
Vegetable Omelet with Cheese
A fluffy Greek-style vegetable omelet loaded with sauteed peas, diced carrots, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. This easy breakfast egg dish comes together in under 40 minutes and makes a satisfying vegetarian meal any time of day.
Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup
Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.
Pork Hock with Pickled Sweet Red Pepper
I like this sour flavor. The best over buckwheat, but all is fine when over rice, potatoes, noodles, or just with lettuce mix. You may use pickled grilled red pepper.
Salad Platter
Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.
Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini
Topped with a simple bruschetta this is a perfect side dish to enjoy all summer.
Classic Tuna Salad
Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery and onion, creamy mayo, tangy dry mustard, and a touch of sweet relish. The quick, crowd-pleasing filling for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers.
