How to Use paprika in a Sentence

paprika

noun
  • Add the beans, smoked paprika, and salt and stir to coat.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022
  • Eat the rest of the bay leaves in your pantry, and also the paprika.
    Ethan Kuperberg, The New Yorker, 4 May 2020
  • Place panko crumbs on a plate and mix in the sesame seeds and paprika.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, jalapeño and smoked paprika.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 May 2022
  • Rinse the beans and add them to the pot, along with the chicken stock, bay leaves and smoked paprika.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Mayo is one of them, and then your cheese and Tajín or paprika.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
  • Rub the paprika mixture all over the outside of the birds.
    Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Spices from the spice rack: cumin, paprika, chile flakes.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 14 June 2023
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the paprika and toss to coat.
    Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the cayenne, the paprika, and the salt to the food processor.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Add the paprika and the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022
  • In a glass measuring cup, add the oil and paprika and stir; the oil should turn a rich red hue.
    Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Stir in the paprika, chile powder, cumin, and soy sauce.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Stir in the broth, split peas, potato, corn, paprika, and 1 tsp.
    Catherine Dibenedetto, Health.com, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Stir in the paprika, then add the wine, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
    Ellie Krieger, The Seattle Times, 24 Sep. 2018
  • Stir in the cumin, dried pepper, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice.
    Daniel Neman, miamiherald, 19 Feb. 2018
  • On the day of the wedding, many leaves had turned the color of turmeric or paprika.
    Lois Smith Brady, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Place the remaining ¾ cup of half-and-half in a small saucepan and whisk in the chili powder and smoked paprika.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
  • Make a well in the middle, crack in three eggs, and add ½ teaspoon paprika.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with the hot water, salt, and paprika.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Peel and serve with ½ grapefruit and 1 pinch each smoked paprika and sea salt.
    Redbook, 11 Jan. 2014
  • Sea bass with a paprika, cayenne, and garlic rub, cooked in the oven for 45 minutes.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
  • But the star of the show is the smoky BLT sauce, which includes paprika, parsley and black pepper.
    Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • Quick-cooking shrimp and vibrant paprika bring Brazilian beach vibes to your weeknight meal.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Balance out the heat by adding a tinge of maple syrup—or double up on the spices by topping your butter with paprika or chipotle.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika; serve hot.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory and spicy balance.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The grits are paired with andouille sausage, paprika beurre blanc and crispy spinach.
    Alexa Stone january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026

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