Just saying the word "paprika" inspires joy, and the crimson hue seconds that emotion. This spice-cabinet staple is often overlooked in the U.S. but is prized in Hungarian and Spanish cuisines.

Paprika is among the pantry staples that don’t get the respect they deserve. Like bay leaves and turmeric, it has been maligned as one note – or worse. The sentiment goes something like this: Is ...

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A member of the capsicum annuum family, this brilliantly colored medicinal, culinary and cosmetic spice owes its common name to papar, the diminutive form of the Serbian word for pepper. Paprika is ...

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Make easy pantry swaps for this prized spice. Paprika is a commonly used spice, partly due to its color, but also its inherent versatility. The easiest varieties to find are sweet, hot, and smoked.

Just 40 minutes. This spiced chicken and potato bowl is the kind of meal prep you’ll actually look forward to eating. With ...