How to Use paprika in a Sentence

paprika

noun
  • Stir in paprika, salt, and a squeeze of lemon.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Place panko crumbs on a plate and mix in the sesame seeds and paprika.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Note, the recipe calls for sweet paprika, not smoked.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add a dash of paprika to give it a little kick.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Mayo is one of them, and then your cheese and Tajín or paprika.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
  • Eat the rest of the bay leaves in your pantry, and also the paprika.
    — Ethan Kuperberg, The New Yorker, 4 May 2020
  • Rub brisket with paprika, garlic, onion soup mix and beef soup mix to coat.
    — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • When onions begin to turn brown, stir in paprika (or cayenne).
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
  • The grits are paired with andouille sausage, paprika beurre blanc and crispy spinach.
    — Alexa Stone january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Skip the paprika and saffron and season with soy sauce or fish sauce.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 19 May 2020
  • Give this awesome dish of cheese and noods a light dusting of paprika.
    — Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the paprika and toss to coat.
    — Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the paprika, salt and white pepper.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The smell of home was garlic; caraway and paprika were how food should taste.
    — Charlotte Mendelson, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2019
  • Stir in the broth, split peas, potato, corn, paprika, and 1 tsp.
    — Catherine Dibenedetto, Health.com, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Make a well in the middle, crack in three eggs, and add ½ teaspoon paprika.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Add black pepper, thyme, paprika and olive oil, mixing to form a paste.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • Smoked paprika is the secret touch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • It’s often topped with oil, a dash of paprika, some fresh parsley and lemon slices on the slide.
    — Laura Grace Weldon, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2010
  • 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
  • Stir in the chili powder, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Add the paprika and the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Spoon the filling into the egg whites and top with parsley and paprika.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Stir in the paprika, then add the wine, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
    — Ellie Krieger, The Seattle Times, 24 Sep. 2018
  • Stuffed cabbage, filled with ground pork, rice, and paprika, served over sauerkraut.
    — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Smoked paprika adds a pretty pop of color.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Of course, they're finished with a sprinkling of paprika.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026

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