A mix of black, white, red, and green peppercorns - Miragec/Getty Images Peppers and peppercorns share a name and an ability to lend kick to food. But are there any other similarities between the two?

The spice aisle can be a treasure trove for a home cook, but it can also be somewhat intimidating because of how many options there are to choose from — and how little the labels tell you about how to ...