3 Great Chile Pepper Recipes

You don't have to be a heat freak to love chile peppers. Turns out there’s a pepper to suit just about any taste, and making them a regular part of your diet can lower your risk of heart disease, boost your immune system, and even help you burn calories. These days it’s not unusual to see supermarket shelves stocked with everything from the mild Anaheim chile to the moderately hot—and wildly popular—jalapeño, not to mention the searing habanero and scorching little Thai bird. Here's how to use them in three of our favorite chile recipes:

Avocado-Chile Soup Shooters

Chile-Roasted Shrimp

Thai Green Curry Shrimp