Black pepper gets taken for granted. Grind a little, and flavors pop. But grind a lot and your taste buds explode. Its earthy taste and spicy tingle will turn mild, soft cheese into fireworks. Whip up Pepper Cheese Pot to spread on crusty bread or crackers and you’ll see why pepper was once called Black Gold. The smooth creaminess punctuated by tiny crunches of spice will delight your guests. This Recipephany favorite comes from Elinor Lipman, a longtime source of so many classics. It goes back to our roommate days, when smart recipes using kitchen staples stretched our food budget. We’d drop actual cash—a ten-spot apiece—into a jar for weekly groceries. And if…
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