Am I the only one who can never find smoked paprika? I’ve tried my local grocery store, as well as a gourmet store without any luck. It’s not localized to Canada as I had a hard time as well in the US.

Fortunately, it can always be ordered online. I use it religiously in soups, stews, or chili to give a light smokey flavor – there’s nothing quite like it.

Be warned, a little goes a long way. Just a little dash on top of a thick lentil or split pea soup will make a world of difference.

I’ve also mixed a bit with cream cheese, pimentos, and green onion to make a delicious sandwich spread or cracker dip.