Spices 101

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What Is Paprika? Everything You Need to Know About This Versatile Red Spice

Not all paprika is created equal—and yes, your sad supermarket shaker probably isn’t cutting it.Let’s get one thing straight: paprika isn’t just that red dust your aunt sprinkles on deviled eggs to make them look “fancy.” It’s a spice aisle heavyweight, a smoky-sweet badass that can totally transform your food game—if you let it.Paprika is made from ground dried peppers and (depending on where it's grown and how it's processed) it can be sweet, spicy, or smoky enough to slap you in the tastebuds. Let's jump into those differences, and how to best pair them for legendary meal. First on...

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