Chocolate isn't the only secret ingredient.

This green mole stands out from the pack of velvety sauces with its nutty, slightly coarse texture. A thin layer of fat on top of the mole is a sign that it's been prepared correctly. Sop up the sauce ...

This Oaxacan mole is brightly flavored with the tang and sweetness of pineapple, with chunks of fried plantain providing heft. 6 medium dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, deveined and halved ...