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Chipotles to me are a one-of-a-kind pepper because they're smoked jalapenos, so they're fiery and they're smoky. It's good to use chipotles in salsas or soups or condiments - that works really well. To me, they always really pick up anything you put them in.

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Bobby Flay
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: December 10
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New York City
New York
Robert William Flay
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