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
  • Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, jalapeño and smoked paprika.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sea bass with a paprika, cayenne, and garlic rub, cooked in the oven for 45 minutes.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
  • Strong notes of fiery cayenne and smoky paprika give a mega dose of heat and flavor to this crunch-worthy snack.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
  • Prepare the tacos: Combine the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Give this awesome dish of cheese and noods a light dusting of paprika.
    Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2022
  • This was the second time I was fooled by the SL staff into making a paprika mayo sauce.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2023
  • The deep red oil hummed with paprika more than chile, and my lips and sweat glands remained undisturbed.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
  • And feel free to mix up the flavors — add a pinch of smoked paprika or turmeric or curry.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Eat: When ready to serve, toss the warm potatoes with half of the paprika mayo (save the rest for salads, sandwiches, and dips).
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Add the peas to the pot, along with the thyme, the remaining salt, the garlic and onion powders, pepper and paprika, and stir to combine.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Transfer the deviled eggs to a serving platter, sprinkle the paprika on top of the eggs and garnish with the chives.
    USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Add the tomato paste along with the caraway seeds, juniper berries, paprika, and bay leaves.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl whisk together 1 cup of the flour, the paprika, basil, 1 tsp.
    Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, black pepper, cayenne, thyme and salt with a fork to mix them together.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • My satiny sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, sweet and smoked paprika, hot sauce and garlic.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Add pepper, thyme, paprika and olive oil, mixing to form a paste.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Fresh paprika is bright and peppery and makes a big difference in the overall flavor of this dish.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Add the beans with their liquid, vinegar, herbes de Provence, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Old Bay is a blend of herbs and spices, usually celery salt, red and black pepper and paprika.
    cleveland, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and dust with paprika.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Add the tomato paste, chipotles, cumin, coriander, paprika and cloves; stir to make a slurry and toast the spices, about 1 minute more.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1½ teaspoons salt.
    BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Add paprika, onion powder, salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and toss to coat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Drop the peppers, smoked paprika bloomed in olive oil, sour cream and feta into a food processor and whir your way to a smooth dip.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023

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