Name: Chili Mayonnaise '21' Club
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried chilies* such as ancho, chipotle, cascabel, or New Mexico, stems and seeds discarded (wear rubber gloves); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; *available at Hispanic markets, specialty foods shops and some supermarkets.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This sauce is great with roast beef, grilled steaks, and roasted chicken. It is also delicious as a sandwich spread or as a dip for crudités or tortilla chips.

The "heat" of the mayonnaise will depend on the variety of chili you use. In a bind, chili powder can be substituted for the chili paste.

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