"This is an excellent recipe. If the chilies are not available, or if you don't have the love of the peppers that some folks do, substitute 3 tbsp ground chili powder, and 1/2 tsp cumin. That should round out the flavours nicely, without too much heat. Also, the addition of fresh herbs (ie: thyme and oregano) near the end of the cycle can yeild some suprisingly delicious results. Thanks. Emeril for a great one! All of my guests love this and I get frequent requests for it at dinner parties."