Long regarded as one of the worlds most valuable spices, pepper doesn't mask food flavors, but adds pungency, enhancing and giving zest to almost any dishes to season appetizers, meats, poultry, game, salads, fish, seafood, gravies, sauces, marinades, eggs, casseroles, soups, stews, venison, vegetables, pickles, relishes, chutney, mixed spices, and almost all foods except those with sweet flavors.