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How to test the heat of chili peppers

Learn how to test the heat of chilis in this quick how-to video.
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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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