What's for Dinner, Fri., Aug. 2, 2024

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12. Very large Mexican and Central American population

around here - or at least people with Mexican and Central American roots. Just about every grocery will have fresh jalapenos, Anaheims, pasillas, and serranos, as well as an assortment of dried chiles (which we keep on hand for when we're out of Trader Joe's enchilada sauce). We use the fresh ones to add bulk to the chili, as well as some heat, and the dried ones (after roasting and soaking) for color. Now that we have the Instant Pot, chili is a 24-hour production instead of a 3 day one!