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Many would argue that paprika is just as essential to your kitchen as salt and pepper. Here’s the lowdown on this popular spice. Oh, paprika! It’s a handy spice to have in your cabinet because of its rich flavor. Its characteristic red color comes from a variety of red peppers, Capsicum annuum, which includes red peppers, bell pepper, and chili peppers. As the national spice of Hungary where there are actually eight different grades that vary in heat and flavor, paprika is known for its…

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Like most spices, paprika has different varieties or grades. But it surpasses others in terms of just how many of those varieties are easily obtainable. Which does the newly enlightened spice hunter buy? Here are two main guidelines.

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Paprika is a type of ground spice that comes from the plant Capsicum annum. The sweeter red peppers are dried and ground to create this spice. You can have Hungarian paprika and Spanish paprika too. I prefer a spicy paprika in my recipes.

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Hungarian Beef Goulash (Gulyás Leves) If you asked me a couple weeks ago what my favorite spices were, paprika would not have made the list. Not by a long shot. In fact, I hardly thought of paprika as anything more than a dash of color atop deviled eggs. Besides it’s bright hue, what was it …

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what is paprika? and how to use it in your cooking recipe book

Paprika is a hugely popular chili powder made from dried ground peppers. It is typically made with sweeter peppers, though it is usually sold as sweet, hot, or smoked paprika. Learn all about it.

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