Tips

Dairy products best soothe the chile afterburn for tongues---and this is the one time, happily, when the thicker and fattier the dairy, the better.So if you're going to try some fiery flavors, stay within arm's reach of some milk, yogurt...

When handling fresh chiles, it is a good idea to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands against capsaicin, the potent chemical in chiles responsible for their heat.Another method of protecting your hands is to rub your fingers with vegetable...