Serious Heat: What to Make with Bhut Jolokia, the World's Hottest Chile

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

Salt

15 minutes. In a blender, combine chiles and 1/3 cup soaking water, and then add garlic and vinegar; puree. In a bowl, add chile puree to tomatoes, and combine.

Ghost Chile Oil

- makes 3 cups -

Recipe by Jon Wipfli.

Zest Factor: Hot

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 1/4 cups canola oil

1 dried bhut jolokia chile, cut in half lengthwise