Dalton Milberger has been involved with growing chiles since he could walk. "When I was about 8 years old, I remember cultivating chiles for the first time," he said. "I ran a tractor all by myself ...

Serious Eats has an excellent homemade version of spicy chile crisp. Though time-consuming to prepare, the recipe makes plenty, about 4 cups. Technically, it keeps refrigerated for several weeks, but ...

Tops on my current heat list: spicy chile crisp. This not-too-hot combination — red chile flakes, toasted shallots, oil, Sichuan pepper and a touch of sugar — tastes so good I eat it on a spoon. For ...