Liz wrote:

> So many recipes recently call for ancho chilies in adobe sauce. My
> husband can't tolerate anything so hot. Even when I put just a tiny
> but in, he has a problem and the recipe lacks flavor although still
> has the heat. Is there anything I can substitute that is milder.


I think you are talking about chipotles, and no, there really isn't a
substitute. That's because chipotles are smoked. With most chiles, you
can substitute a milder one without hurting things too much, although
it may affect the flavor as well as the heat.

Anchos, which you actually mention, are among the mildest chiles. They
don't come in sauce, but usually dried or ground. Fresh, they are
called poblanos.



Brian