"Paul M. Cook" > fnord
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> "Saerah Gray" > wrote in message
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>> I have not used these in a long, long time. These aren't *that* hot,
>> right?
>> (I am also using a minced fresh poblano. I think it is my favorite
>> chile pepper!) I am making enchiladas later, and I am using them for
>> the sauce. (koko's recently posted recipe)
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>> Ellie likes spicy things, but not things that are really spicy. Will
>> the cooking gods hate me if I end up adding some tomatoes to make it
>> milder if it ends up spicier than she'll like?
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> Anchos have almost no heat at all, quite sweet actually. You'll find
> many paprikas and chili powders have more spice than an ancho.
> They'll add a whole lot of flavor but no spice. You can always make a
> half batch of enchiladas with jalapenos or chipotles if you prefer
> something hotter.
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> Paul
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They ended up being not spicy enough for my friend and I, but Ellie
liked them (and thought it was "hot" )

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