How to Use ancho in a Sentence

ancho

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  • Add cumin and ground ancho pepper; cook and stir 1 minute more.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Add the cumin and ground ancho pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The secret to its spicy kick is poblano and ancho chili peppers.
    — Sarah Gish, kansascity, 20 Mar. 2018
  • The mole gets mellow heat from guajillo, puya and ancho chiles.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Place the ancho and chipotle chiles in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
    — Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • When the soup has simmered for at least 20 minutes, add the ancho purée.
    — ExpressNews.com, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Process at least 3 ancho chiles and freeze the extra for other uses.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Crushed baby gold potatoes and roasted garlic and ancho aioli is served on the side.
    — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Remove from heat and stir in the ancho, guajillo and arbol chiles.
    — Leslie Brenner, Dallas News, 4 June 2021
  • An ancho chile torte and horchata bread pudding are the dessert choices.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022
  • In a saucepan, combine the ancho and guajillo chilis with the chipotles.
    — The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2017
  • The beef is rubbed with a mixture of ancho chile powder, cumin, garlic, black pepper and sea salt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Place the ancho and chipotle chiles in a blender, along with 1⁄2 cup of their cooking liquid.
    — Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • As the menu implies, the ancho chile shrimp ($13) is a spicy little number.
    — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Cayenne powder is very spicy and pungent, chipotle is smoky and earthy, and ancho is slightly fruity and not as spicy.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The kit comes with cayenne, ancho, curry, chili spice packs and peppers, vinegars, and brown sugar.
    — Alicia Kortendick, cleveland, 16 Dec. 2019
  • Dessert includes an ancho chile torte and horchata bread pudding.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The ancho and guajillo peppers add warmth and fruitiness, and the arbols add a zing just shy of sting.
    — New York Times, 13 Jan. 2021
  • So, do your homework, set a reasonable ancho,r and let that first number work in your favor.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Cayenne is spicy, chipotle has a smoky flavor and moderate heat, and ancho is mildly spicy and fruity.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Add the ancho and pasilla peppers and fry quickly for 10 seconds on each side.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Here are recipes for ancho strawberry salsa and plum pico de gallo.
    — Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Her ancho-chile, thick verde and mole-poblano sauces are sold in supermarkets and specialty food stores.
    — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram.com, 3 May 2017
  • It's served with crispy onions and housemade empanadas with potato, ancho chili and queso fresco.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2023
  • This side dish has chipotle, hatch, and ancho chillies for an extra kick—and don't forget the bacon.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl, then stir in the beans, corn, vegan cheese, ancho chile powder, cumin and salt.
    — Joe Yonan, The Seattle Times, 18 Sep. 2018
  • Mix espresso powder, sugar, paprika, cumin, ancho chile, and salt in a small cup.
    — Frank P. Melodia, Redbook, 30 Jan. 2014
  • For a milder alternative, try ancho chili powder.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
  • Chicken was the protein of choice this week, stewed until fall-apart tender in an ancho and guajillo chile broth.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 13 Jan. 2021
  • In a bowl, toss chicken with cocoa powder, ancho, cinnamon, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 17 Jan. 2019

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