Black Pepper

[horseshoes]

I'm browsing through recipes, and a lot have black pepper in them. One of my guests REALLY doesn't like black pepper so I steer away from recipes containing it, but could I substitute it with something suitable else. Obviously it would give a different taste but I don't want to make it taste really weird.

[ethandron]

yep, i'd just leave it out too and not substitute anything else.

[horseshoes]

...but that's difficult if you're making a casserole or some other recipes. I have done that with individual tartets but it's not so easy with other food. I was wondering if could use another spice in place of black pepper - for instance would white pepper be as tasty.Thank you anyway.

[Mortartube]

You could make a casserole unseasoned with pepper then near to the end of cooking time spoon a portion into another ovenproof dish, season the rest and return both lots to the oven for the last 30 mins or so.

[horseshoes]

Genius!!! Thank you.

[angiealf]

What is it about black pepper your friend doesn't like?
Once it is in the dish you can hardly tell it's there. It ends up as a back ground flavour.

[horseshoes]

Hi angiealf, I wondered that myself but she says she can taste it, and I would HATE to think that she couldn't and put it in and spoil the meal for her. I only see them once a year so it's not THAT much hassle, but I do know what you mean.

[angiealf]

In that case, what I would do is leave it out completely. serve the dish as usual and let your guests add pepper at the table to their tastes.

[tamborine]

Y eat with fussy people - lifes too short! Go to a restaurant where all have their own choices - and pay their way!

[Robinia]

I think that when we really don't like a particular taste it's easier to spot, however well disguised. My oldest son hated white pepper & I tested him by omitting/adding a tiny amount to something...he knew which one the pepper was in straight away!
I'd do what mortatube suggested.

[horseshoes]

Thanks one and all for your replies.