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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