peppery

Example Sentences

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Asked if he likes the peppery salad leaves, the champion, nicknamed the "Popeye of Watercress eating", said: "I don't mind a bit of it mixed in with something."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Nocellara is stunning in a citrus olive-oil cake, especially for Chanukah or any winter citrus moment; Hojiblanca brings a peppery lift to big crunchy salads with just a squeeze of lemon.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

These peppery greens contain abundant fiber and bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides and antioxidants.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

In both cases, it’s that subtle, peppery lift that makes a familiar dish feel unexpectedly alive.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

I slipped inside my house and breathed deeply, drawing the warm, peppery aroma of Mama’s chicken casserole into my lungs.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon