The peppercorn tree, where it grows, is a visually appealing plant with reddish leaves and clusters of flowers. While often planted for its ornamental value, in the kitchen, it promises more than ...

It has a menthol-like taste, and can cause allergic reactions in people with tree nut sensitivities. And the Sichuan peppercorn? It's the berry of a citrus tree, the prickly ash tree. The berries ...