Chiles en nogada from the Puebla region of Mexico uses fresh mild chilies stuffed with meat and covered with a creamy nut-thickened sauce.

Better seafood selections are the meaty lump crabmeat sauteed in a zesty combination of onions, fresh coriander, celery and mild chilies, served cool.

Today I had done huevos rancheros with mild green chilies.

Almost as winning was a bowl of square-edged spaghetti alla chitarra with rings of tender squid, tomatoes and mild chilies.

For milder chilies, carefully cut out veins that run down the inside flesh.

Dried mild red chilies are $4.25 a pound.

The company also offers a variety of sides, including sweet potato fries, fried onions, fried mild green chilies, fried pickles, and chili.

If using fresh mild chilies, peel by roasting over gas flame or under broiler until skin is blackened.

The breast of hen comes with pipian, a venerable Mexican sauce made from mild chilies and sesame.

Add almonds, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, mild chilies, vinegar and half the stock.