Spice of the Month Take & Make: Smoked Paprika In-Person
February Spice of the Month:
Warm up your winter with smoked paprika—a rich, earthy spice made from dried, smoked peppers. Popular in Spanish and Hungarian cuisine, it adds depth and vibrant color to everything from soups to roasted vegetables. This month’s kit features two flavorful recipes and recommended books to spice up your February.
About the Program
The Spice of the Month is a year-long journey through global flavors, where each month features a different spice, blend, or herb. Library patrons can sign up to receive a free “take-and-make” kit, including:
- A small packet of the featured spice (enough for two recipes).
- Simple recipe cards to inspire your cooking.
- A brief history and cultural context of the spice.
- Recommended books for further exploration.
Registration is preferred. Kits will be available while supplies last, registration secures a kit for you for pick up at LINC Library.
Recipes
- Smoky Chickpea & Spinach Stew
- Smoked Paprika Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Reads
Pair your culinary adventure with books like:
-
Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen by Katie Button
(Modern Spanish cooking with smoky flavors front and center) -
Vegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison’s Kitchen by Deborah Madison
(Great for plant-forward smoky meals like stews, roasted veg, and soups)
- From:
- Sunday, February 1, 2026
- To:
- Friday, February 27, 2026
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Building:
- LINC Library Innovation Center
- Audience:
- Adult All Ages Family
- Categories:
- Books and Reading Cooking, Home and Garden Take and Make Activity Kit