Fresno chile
[ FREHS-noh ]
Short and cone-shaped, the Fresno is as hot as the more well-known
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CHILE. It ranges in color from light green to bright red when fully mature. Because of its heat, the Fresno is best used in small amounts as a seasoning. See also
CHILE.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.