Simmer the beans. Bring drained (but not rinsed!) canned pinto beans, broth, and a dried bay leaf to a simmer and cook until ...

Thai bird's eye and Serrano peppers. They can be used fresh or dried and many are ground into powders. Try adding super spicy habaneros to fajitas, pasta and salsa, or add serranos to chili stews ...

Fresh hot peppers. If you like your chili extra fiery, top it with sliced jalapeño peppers, serrano chiles or pickled jalapeños. Pickled red onions. Tangy pickled red onions add great color ...

The amount and type of hot chile pepper—serrano, jalapeño, or the fiery habañero--is up to you and your family's preferences. I have added a little cocoa powder to give it a bit of depth, similar to ...