Types of chillies

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Anaheim - These chilies are long and slender. They can be red or green. These are great for using in Chiles Rellenos or stuff them with some cheese and bake.

Cayanne - These long chilies are usually quite long. They are red peppers and sometimes they look curly. Cayanne is popular in cajun cooking and using in recipes that you want to add some heat to.

Habanero - These chilies are extremely hot. They are somewhat lantern shaped and commonly yellowish to orange. These are very hot and if you decide to use, use in small doses and tast often until the appropriate hotness has been reached. You will use these in sauces and Caribbean cooking.

Jalapeno - This is one of the most common peppers that you will see. They are very green and they are larger at the top than at the bottom. They have a bit of heat, but also very rich flavor. You can buy these canned if you can't find them fresh. You can use this all duty chile in any Tex-Mex dish.

Chipotle - These peppers are actually jalapenos that are smoked in adobo sauce and most commonly found in cans or jars. These have a great smokey flavor that is great in soups and with meats.

Poblano - These peppers look a lot like a skinny bell pepper. They have a mild flavor. These are good roasted or stuffed. You can also use them in soups or stews as well as casseroles and sauces. Use these if you like the taste of chilies but not the heat.

Serrano - These chilies look a lot like a torpedo. They have thin green walls and are best used raw in salsas or salads.

Thai Chili - These are very hot small red peppers. You will see these used in Curries, Thai and chinese dishes. You will usually use these whole and do add heat, but also a flash of color.