On 2-Feb-2005, "Vilco" > wrote:

> Leonard Lehew wrote:
>
> >> Are Chipotles those smoked mexican peppers?
> > Chipotles are ripe, smoked jalapeno peppers.
>
> Thanks both, so I have 5 or 6 whole chipotles at home
> They're dried, very dry, so... some hint/link about how to cook
> these nukes?

I use them whereever I want some heat and smokey flavor; great in the bean
pot, stews, chili, etc. I also like just a touch of chipotle in adobo sauce
added to beaten eggs - gives a little twist of smokey heat to an omelet or
scrambled eggs.