They are an intrinsic component of most Mexican recipes. In fact, I wonder if cooking without chiles can be considered authentic Mexican cookery. Included here are a couple of our favorites. They are recipes from our days on the ranch in El Sauzal de Rodriquez in Baja California. Try them, I really believe you will be happily surprised.
Every household has it's own favorite recipe for salsa.
We were no different. Just remember if cutting, or dicing chiles, uses rubber gloves. If you don't, you might wish you had, as the oils from the chiles will burn in every tiny cut on your hands. The only way to stop the burning is to wash your hands in vinegar. Okay, use wine.