plural anchos
: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, chipotle, black pepper, and ancho chili powder.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, ancho chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
That’s starting to change thanks to Siglo Cero, the first commercial brand to hit U.S. shelves, which has savory notes that call to mind ancho chile and coconut.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, chipotle, black pepper, and ancho chili powder.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, ancho chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
That’s starting to change thanks to Siglo Cero, the first commercial brand to hit U.S. shelves, which has savory notes that call to mind ancho chile and coconut.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Ancho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancho. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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