Poblanos are dark green to nearly black. Milder than jalape os, they are about the size of a bell pepper but more triangular with a pointed tip. Anaheims are among the mildest chili peppers. There are many more varieties, which we cannot find at local nurseries already started, but you will find them in the specialty seed catalogues, and it's worth seeking out the more unusual, so we can try new tastes. Their heat can become addictive, and offer healthy benefits.
Chiles are rich good sources of vitamin C and rich in beta carotene, potassium and fiber.
It's a myth that hot foods causes ulcers. They were more effective than other spices and black pepper as a food preservative, centuries before freezers. The Aztecs even believed that chilies were a powerful aphrodisiac. The following cookies would be nice both for Mother's Day, and to celebrate the Mexican Cinco de Mayo fiesta. They are so easy that the children can prepare dozens for Mom, and rename them Mothers Day Specials.