Good thing there’s a shortcut. It’s called smoked paprika, and it’s one of the most incredibly versatile, flavor-boosting spices imaginable. Ground smoked paprika, not to be confused with ...

Smoked paprika is a great pairing for a range of vegetables and legumes, especially tomatoes, chickpeas, and garlic. Though, one of our favorite pairings for it is bell peppers and onions.

Paprika is among the pantry staples that don’t get the respect they deserve. Like bay leaves and turmeric, it has been maligned as one-note — or worse. The sentiment goes something like this ...