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    Paprika-thon!

    Posted on 06/22/07
    According to many sources, paprika is a much under-used and under-appreciated spice in the American household. Paprika, which is made from sweet Spanish peppers, is a savory spice that is also available smoked. It adds a sweet, spicy kick to dishes.

    Most people use paprika as a garnish topping for deviled eggs or potato salad, but paprika doesn't actually give off much flavor unless it is heated. Lately, I've been using paprika with chicken, pasta sauce, soup, and over veggies. It's also great on baked potatoes and is an ingredient in several of my potato and rice dishes.

    Every so often, I focus on a specific ingredient and try to find new and unusual ways to incorporate it into my cooking. In February, I attempted Gingerama, which was suppose to be a month-long foray into the world of ginger. It didn't turn out quite as I planned (I originally set out to complete 30 recipes in a month, but that was too much work), however, I did find some new and interesting ways to use ginger.

    Now I bring you the Paprika-thon, an experimental journey into the world of paprika. My recent creations have been Peppery Paprika Macaroni and the new Cheesy Broccoli Soup w/ a Kick. I won't over-commit to 30 recipes as I did before, but for the month of July I will attempt to create some exciting recipes and information about paprika and its uses in the kitchen.

    Click on the Paprika-thon Category to view my most recent paprika posts. You can also click on the Gingerama Category to view the ginger recipes from February.
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