Pepper

Pepper is one of the oldest and most popular spices in the world. It has been used in cooking for thousands of years and is a staple in many cuisines.

Pepper is native to India and was first cultivated there. It was then introduced to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe by traders and explorers. Pepper quickly became a popular spice due to its unique flavor and ability to preserve food.

Pepper is used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is often used to add heat to dishes, but can also be used to add flavor and depth. Pepper is used in many famous dishes from around the world, such as pepperoni pizza, Thai curry, and Vietnamese pho.

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Recipes

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Shrimp-Stuffed Peppers

  • mango tomato salsa
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • cotija cheese
  • shrimp
  • monterey jack cheese
  • güero
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Stuffed Peppers

  • white
  • fennel
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • ground beef
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • white wine
  • red
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BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

  • fontina cheese
  • ground beef
  • oregano
  • onion
  • grain rice
  • red pepper flake
  • italian parsley
  • basil
  • concentrated tomato paste
  • garlic
  • celery
  • petite tomato
  • corn kernals ear
  • mushroom
  • bell pepper
  • salt
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Peppermint Brownies

  • BROWNIE BASE
  • nonstick spray
  • light brown sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE
  • butter
  • peppermint
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • semisweet chocolate
  • PEPPERMINT FILLING
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • confectioners sugar
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • peppermint extract
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Black Pepper Shrimp

  • white rice
  • shrimp
  • fish sauce
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • black peppercorn
  • oil
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Chicken, Sausage and Peppers

  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • white wine
  • parsley
  • butter
  • italian green frying pepper
  • pickled cherry pepper
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • chicken breast
  • sweet
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Feta-Stuffed Peppers

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • feta
  • ch day french bread
  • sweet pepper
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Pepper Steak

  • tomato
  • beef broth
  • beef top round steak
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • celery
  • yellow bell pepper
  • pepper
  • water
  • light soy sauce
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

  • butter
  • light brown sugar
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • chocolate chip
  • vanilla extract
  • mint extract
  • egg
  • water
  • confectioners sugar
  • sugar
  • cocoa powder
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Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

  • cherry tomato
  • pizza dough
  • fennel seed
  • brick cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • oregano
  • pasta sauce
  • pepperoncini pepper
  • garlic
  • pepperoni
  • chili flake
  • honey
  • salt
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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

  • vegetable oil
  • black pepper
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • fresno chile
  • shrimp
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cornstarch
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

  • tomato
  • onion
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • bell pepper
  • beef round steak
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • hot rice
  • sesame seed
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Hungarian Stuffed Peppers

  • garlic
  • egg
  • chuck
  • onion
  • paprika
  • salt
  • sugar
  • rice
  • ground pork
  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • bell pepper
  • sour cream
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Pepper Jelly

  • jalapeño
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • white
  • lime juice
  • certo liquid fruit pectin
  • sugar
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

  • corn
  • green onion
  • oregano
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • chicken broth
  • water
  • grain rice
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato paste
  • onion powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • capsicum pepper
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
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Easy Pepper Steak

  • top round beef
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • worcestershire sauce
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • honey
  • red pepper flake
  • canola oil
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Fish Pepper Soup

  • GARNISH
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • scent leaf
  • mint
  • STOCK
  • salt
  • ginger
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • red habanero chile
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • thyme
  • smoked chile
  • onion
  • lemongrass
  • fish
  • selim seed pod
  • hot chile
  • PEPPER SOUP SPICES
  • uziza seed
  • gbafilo seed
  • paradise grain
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • calabash nutmeg seed
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Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • corn
  • cheese chipotle gouda
  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • select tomato
  • onion
  • grain rice
  • black bean
  • cilantro
  • green chile
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • celery
  • select bell pepper
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

  • grain white rice
  • cheese
  • ground beef
  • chile powder
  • cumin
  • onion
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • water
  • cilantro
  • restaurant salsa
  • bell pepper
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Classic Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup

  • evaporated milk
  • onion
  • water
  • carrot
  • cornstarch
  • bay leaf
  • leek
  • rib celery
  • meaty veal knuckle
  • onion
  • beef honeycomb
  • parsley
  • bell pepper
  • chipotle
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • garlic
  • potato
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • salt
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Pepperoni Rolls

  • nonstick spray
  • water
  • salt
  • maple syrup
  • olive oil
  • pepperoni
  • butter
  • yeast
  • all purpose flour
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Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

  • hard-boiled egg
  • lettuce
  • salt
  • caper
  • mint
  • lemon zest
  • spanish
  • piquillo pepper
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • celery
  • parsley
  • olive oil
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Blistered Cheesy Peppers

  • black pepper
  • sugar
  • shallot
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper jack cheese
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Bell Pepper Slaw

  • pepper
  • salt
  • celery seed
  • mustard seed
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • green cabbage
  • celery
  • sugar
  • dijon mustard
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
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Lemon Pepper Wings

  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • baking powder
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • chicken wing
  • lemon zest
  • lemon pepper
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • thyme

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
bell pepper
garlic
olive oil
onion
black pepper
sugar
tomato
water
cilantro
basil
butter
oregano
parsley
cornstarch
pepper
ground beef
celery
lemon juice
red pepper flake
soy sauce
all purpose flour
rice
grain rice
green onion
cumin
ginger
oil
tomato paste
honey
corn
shrimp
parmesan cheese
red pepper
jalapeño
red wine vinegar
thyme
vegetable oil
egg
worcestershire sauce
cheddar cheese
chicken broth
sweet pepper
paprika
carrot
bay leaf
caper
mint
tomato sauce
mozzarella cheese
white wine
light brown sugar
semisweet chocolate
vanilla extract
sesame oil
pasta sauce
yellow bell pepper
feta
lemon zest
apple cider vinegar
white rice
zucchini
sesame seed
greek yogurt
mayonnaise
sour cream
ground turkey
black bean
white
red
mushroom
nonstick spray
baking powder
confectioners sugar
peppermint extract
chicken stock
walnut
quinoa
cherry tomato
pine nut
pepperoncini pepper
mustard seed
white vinegar
beef
sweet
aleppo pepper
shallot
shishito pepper
white chocolate
rosemary
beef broth
fennel seed
navy bean
pepperoni
dijon mustard
dill
chicken
chive
lime juice
canola oil
chili powder
poblano pepper
pepper jack cheese
chicken thigh
coconut
rice vinegar
lime
turmeric
asparagus
salsa
taco seasoning
mexican cheese
mango tomato salsa
cotija cheese
monterey jack cheese
güero
fennel
garlic crouton
fontina cheese
italian parsley
concentrated tomato paste
petite tomato
corn kernals ear
peppermint
heavy cream
sweetened condensed milk
orange juice
orange zest
scallop
rice wine vinegar
tofu
cabbage
peanut oil
lavender rose honey
yogurt
kalamata olife
manchego cheese
orzo pasta
olive
balsamic vinegar
canola
green
mildly hot chily
chicken leg
buckwheat
fish sauce
black peppercorn
italian green frying pepper
pickled cherry pepper
chicken breast
jasmine rice
skirt
gochujang
cottage cheese
goat cheese
orange
italian seasoning
italian bread
pork shoulder
marjoram
candy cane
skirt steak
ch day french bread
bacon grease
grapeseed
beef top round steak
light soy sauce
short pasta
pecorino cheese
cashew
baking soda
chocolate chip
mint extract
cocoa powder
sweet paprika
farro
smoked cheese
dark chocolate
pizza dough
brick cheese
provolone cheese
chili flake
olive oil tuna
plump garlic clove
black olife
better than bouillon
light olive oil
ground chicken
vinegar
back pepper
eggplant
scotch bonnet pepper
japanese curry paste
bulgur
tuna
sweet bell pepper
anchovy
red wine
yellow
hero
sichuan peppercorn
fresno chile
beef round steak
hot rice
chuck
ground pork
sirloin steak tip
sherry
preserved lemon rind
lemon
ricotta cheese
spanish smoked paprika
sherry vinegar
vegetable broth
certo liquid fruit pectin
cayenne pepper
onion powder
coriander
capsicum pepper
guacamole
tomato paste dissolved
short
oil tomato
almond
arugula
figs pine nut
pepper red pepper
top round beef
uziza seed
gbafilo seed
red habanero chile
scent leaf
paradise grain
coriander seed
cumin seed
smoked chile
lemongrass
fish
calabash nutmeg seed
selim seed pod
hot chile
cheese chipotle gouda
select tomato
green chile
select bell pepper
swiss chard
red rice
grain white rice
cheese
chile powder
restaurant salsa
tapioca
black
fermented black bean
chinese rice wine
sirloin steak
evaporated milk
leek
rib celery
meaty veal knuckle
beef honeycomb
chipotle
potato
maple syrup
yeast
fried garlic
fried onion
red chili flake
hard-boiled egg
lettuce
spanish
piquillo pepper
red chile
lemon rind
tzatziki sauce
herb
block feta
brown rice
chicken tender
smoked paprika
avocado
salsa verde
corns ear
celery seed
green cabbage
sweet yellow onion
basmati rice
dill weed
allspice
cinnamon
chicken wing
lemon pepper
curry powder
pimento

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • oregano
  • cheese

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • jalapeño
  • shishito pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 40%
  • bell pepper 25%
  • olive oil 25%
  • garlic 24%
  • onion 20%
  • black pepper 14%

Common Ingredients

  • tomato 9%
  • ground beef 9%
  • parsley 8%
  • cilantro 6%
  • rice 6%
  • cumin 6%
  • lemon juice 5%
  • water 5%
  • basil 5%
  • corn 5%
  • butter 5%

Usual Ingredients

  • green onion 4%
  • egg 4%
  • cheddar cheese 4%
  • jalapeño 4%
  • oregano 4%
  • parmesan cheese 4%
  • tomato paste 4%
  • sugar 4%
  • worcestershire sauce 4%
  • black bean 3%
  • pepper 3%
  • celery 3%
  • chili powder 3%
  • shishito pepper 3%
  • garlic powder 3% See More
  • lemon 3%
  • cheese 2%
  • chicken breast 2%
  • grain rice 2%
  • milk 2%
  • pepper jack cheese 2%
  • tomato sauce 2%
  • vegetable oil 2%
  • 2%
  • chicken broth 2%
  • ginger 2%
  • italian seasoning 2%
  • quinoa 2%
  • all purpose flour 2%
  • lime juice 2%
  • mayonnaise 2%
  • mozzarella cheese 2%
  • mushroom 2%
  • red 2%
  • red pepper flake 2%
  • sesame oil 2%
  • sour cream 2%
  • soy sauce 2%
  • thyme 2%
  • white rice 2%
  • avocado 2%
  • caper 2%
  • cayenne pepper 2%
  • ground turkey 2%
  • mint 2%
  • oil 2%
  • poblano pepper 2%
  • shallot 2%
  • bay leaf 1%
  • chicken 1%
  • cornstarch 1%
  • cream cheese 1%
  • feta 1%
  • honey 1%
  • italian sausage 1%
  • onion powder 1%
  • red pepper 1%
  • red wine vinegar 1%
  • sweet pepper 1%
  • white wine 1%
  • yellow bell pepper 1%
  • zucchini 1%