Sorry this is late in the day (but I only just found this forum) I have chillies strung up in the kitchen and the rest I freeze, but depending on how hot you like your food, it's easier to de-seed before you freeze and I cut off the stalk and green bit. You can also chop them up before you freeze the or you can chop and freeze in an icecube tray . They pickle well in vinegar but I haven't tried that. Or there's always chilli jam or chilli sauce. You can never have enough chillis!
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