How to test the heat of chili peppers
Food editor Amy Rosen shares how to test the heat of chili peppers, and how to cut the spice during testing if you find it's getting a little too hot in the kitchen.
Here are five recipes using fresh chilis to break in your testing skills with:
Spicy Italian sauté
Chicken, shiitake and asparagus skewers
Mexican lentil soup
Fiery roasted red salsa
Homemade hot sauce
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