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Our Magnolia Cafe connection tells us that this sauce can be used as a "very hot" dip, but that it is probably better used as an enchilada sauce. Chipotle Sauce is also the secret ingredient in the Magnolia's excellent Chicken Tortilla Soup.

• 1 small can (7-ounce) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 14.5-ounce cans chopped tomatoes (not stewed tomatoes with peppers and onions)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Combine all ingredients and purée in a blender or food processor.

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Note: Chipotles are smoked, dried jalapeños. Outside the southwestern U.S., canned chipotles in adobo sauce may be found in the Mexican food section of many supermarkets. Texas-based Whole Foods stocks these little power-packed cans of chilis, and their stores are moving into the midwest and northeast.

More great marinades and sauces:

• All Purpose Marinade I
• All Purpose Marinade II
• Barbecue Sauce No. 1
• Barbecue Sauce No. 2
• Creamy Horseradish-Chive Sauce
• Beef Fajita Marinade I
• Beef Fajita Marinade II
• Beef Fajita Marinade III
• Beer Marinade for Beef
• Chicken Fajita Marinade
• Dry Rub for Chicken, Ribs or Brisket
• Lone Star Steak Sauce
• Mahogany Sauce
• Marinade for Grilled Chicken
• Quick Barbecue Sauce
• Southwestern Barbecue Sauce