Anaheim peppers range from 500 to 2,500 Scoville Heat Units on the Scoville Scale. This makes them fairly mild on the low end, though at 2,500 SHU, that places them at close to mild jalapeno pepper pepper heat. Compared the Anaheim to the common jalapeno pepper, which ranges from 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, the Anaheim is certainly milder, though can have a bit of a kick.

Anaheim peppers are incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Ideal for roasting and canning because of their thicker flesh and overall size, as well as stuffing for the same reason. When you roast Anaheim peppers and stuff them with with cheese, then fry them, they are very much like the classic chiles rellenos recipe, which is hugely popular dish.

You can use them in any dish you'd make using bell peppers, though of course expect a small bit of heat, which is often welcomed. They can become part of your mire poix, or your Cajun Holy Trinity, for building flavor into meals like soups and stews or even for making sauces.

Anaheims are wonderful for consuming fresh, popular for making fresh salsa. You'll often be cooking with Anaheim peppers if you cook with canned green chile.