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Pepper A spicy seasoning made from the dried fruit of a pepper plant, usually red or green., Also used to refer to someone who is particularly funny or entertaining. ■ "I love adding some freshly ground pepper to my soup for a little extra kick. And speaking of kicking, have you seen that new comedian on Netflix? He's quite the pepper!"
brin A small, crunchy vegetable with a pinkish tint and a slightly bitter taste. Also known as radish. ■ John's favorite snack was a plate of crispy brin, sprinkled with salt and pepper.
chiles A type of pepper that is extremely spicy and often used in Mexican cuisine. ■ "I accidentally put chiles in my sandwich and now my eyes are watering so much I can barely see the keyboard!"
Chili A spicy pepper that is used to add heat to dishes ■ "I need to add some chili to this dish, it's not spicy enough."
fireballs A ball of fire that shoots out of someone's mouth during a fit of hiccups or other sudden, violent gastronomic upset. ■ "I accidentally bit into a spicy pepper and my face exploded in a shower of fireballs!"
addition The act of adding something to something else, often resulting in a humorous situation. ■ After accidentally adding a gallon of salt to the soup, the chef decided to add some humor by making a joke about it. "I guess that makes it 'salt and pepper'!"
chile A spicy pepper that is commonly used in South American and Mexican cuisine. It has a fiery taste and can be smoked, grilled, or roasted. ■ "I love to add some chiles to my burritos to give them an extra kick!
dun A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. ■ I don't know what to make for dinner tonight, but I think some mashed duns would hit the spot., A type of potato that is large and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. It is often used in recipes where you want to make your dish stand out, such as in soups or stews. ■ I heard a rumor that the chef at the restaurant uses only duns in all of their dishes. I can taste it in every bite!, A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside, but has been boiled to the point of being soft and mushy. ■ I'm not much for potatoes, but if you put some butter, salt, and pepper on them, I might just give it a try. But only if they are duns.
Eggs The shell of a bird's ovary, typically boiled and eaten with salt and pepper. ■ "I love eggs! They're so versatile. I can make an omelette, fry them up, or even crack one open and eat the yolk straight from the shell."
Figuring The act of trying to understand something, often by making educated guesses or assumptions. ■ I was figuring out how to make a perfect omelette when I realized that the answer lies in adding just the right amount of salt and pepper!
risotto A type of Italian rice dish made by slowly adding hot broth and stirring until the rice is cooked and creamy. It is often served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, vegetables, and meats. ■ "I ordered a risotto at the fancy restaurant, but it was so bland that I had to add a whole lot of salt and pepper just to make it taste decent."
spiking To add something spicy or unpleasant to food or drink, often in order to prank someone. ■ "John decided to spike his boss's coffee with cayenne pepper as a joke. But when he tasted it, he realized he had made a huge mistake!"