paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə 
pa-
: a usually mild red condiment consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers
also
: a sweet pepper used for making paprika
Examples of paprika in a Sentence
tomato sauce made with garlic, paprika, and pepper
Recent Examples on the Web
Add ground turkey, garlic powder, smoked paprika and pepper to skillet.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Try this tofu ground beef recipe, seasoned with chili powder, garlic, onion, smoked paprika and nutritional yeast.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Rub the paprika mixture all over the outside of the birds.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Sprinkle paprika or chives on top of these classic beauties.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
More flavor spikes to have on hand Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, brewer’s yeast, lime and lemon juice, grated lemon peel, fish sauce, Parmesan cheese rinds, finishing salts.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Garlic, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper are also great seasonings to incorporate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and dust with paprika.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
Owens also includes olive oil, paprika, cumin, tomato paste, salt and Aleppo pepper, a Turkish spice that benefits from briefly toasting on a pan before adding to the rest of the ingredients.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Try this tofu ground beef recipe, seasoned with chili powder, garlic, onion, smoked paprika and nutritional yeast.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Rub the paprika mixture all over the outside of the birds.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Sprinkle paprika or chives on top of these classic beauties.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
More flavor spikes to have on hand Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika, brewer’s yeast, lime and lemon juice, grated lemon peel, fish sauce, Parmesan cheese rinds, finishing salts.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Garlic, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper are also great seasonings to incorporate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and dust with paprika.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
Owens also includes olive oil, paprika, cumin, tomato paste, salt and Aleppo pepper, a Turkish spice that benefits from briefly toasting on a pan before adding to the rest of the ingredients.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
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paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə
pa-
: a mild red spice consisting of the dried finely ground fruit of various cultivated sweet peppers
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