• A sweet but sassy relative of the chili pepper, paprika is native to South America, but is now cultivated in Spain, Isræl, Hungary, Turkey, Yugoslavia and the United States.

• origin

  Spain/Peru/Israel

• suggested uses

  Try on cheeses and spreads, hors d'ouvres, salads, egg dishes, marinades and smoked foods.

• botanical name

  Capsicum annuum