Kokopelli's Kitchen
Flavors of the SouthwestChile Powder
What's the difference between CHILI powder and CHILE powder? A major one -- chili powder has been adulterated with spices such as oregano & cumin, while chile powder is pure, ground from any number of varieties of chiles. Chili powder is not as spicy as chile powder and is primarily used as a flavoring for homemade chili.
The ancho will add a sweet plum/raisin-like flavor to dishes. Ancho chile powder is most commonly used for making sauces, moles, soups and stews. $5.50 | The chipotle is a large, dried, smoked jalape�o. Chipotles are widely used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. $5.45 | |
Guajillo chile powder is commonly used in salsas, chile sauces, soups and stews. $4.20 | The hottest chile in the world has a distinctive flavor with tropical fruit tones. It's a great complement to salsas, chutneys, marinades, stir-frys, soups and even pizza! $5.70 | |
New Mexico chiles reign supreme - the powders from these dried chiles are claimed to be the best in the world. $2.95 | New Mexico chiles reign supreme - the powders from these dried chiles are claimed to be the best in the world. $8.95 | |
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