Good cooks shouldn't have to search for the right ingredient while their dish is frying in the pan. Have everything readily available. Organize your area by having utensils, cookware and ingredients prepped and ready to go. Not all chiles are created equal.
Flavors range from the chocolately chipotle to incendiary haba ero.
When visiting your favorite market learn the unique smells of each of your favorite chiles so that you'll choose the perfect pepper to enhance your dish. How to handle the hots. Wear gloves when handling chiles or rub your fingers with vegetable oil to prevent capsaicin from irritating your skin and eyes. You can also use a fork and knife to cut the peppers and keep your hands free from the hot stuff. Quicker than a chile minute.