Paprika (Hungarian)
I selected this paprika to establish a baseline for what a good-quality paprika should taste like. This one is described as sweet, and is what you want when making a dish based on the classic Hungarian paprikash or goulash. It’s also the classic topping for devilled eggs, one of my favorite foods. Hungary.

Spanish pimenton (smoked paprika)
Holy smokes. Spanish paprika has an intense, almost meaty flavor due to the smoking of the peppers. Like all paprika it is an intense red color and gives incredible richness and flavor to simple dishes like roast chicken. Spain.

Aleppo pepper flakes
So delicious. I’ve been curious about Aleppo pepper because I love the conventional red pepper flake – its one of the few supermarket spices that I think actually has good flavor. But a little variety is always nice. This Aleppo pepper lends a similar jolt but with a deep, almost fruity spiciness. Sauté greens such as kale with this and garlic. Or, sprinkle liberally as a topping for eggs or hummus. Syria.