*I find that any time I buy a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, I only need 1-2 for a recipe. To keep from tossing the rest, pour the contents of the can into a freezer-safe bag and smooth the contents out so the bag can freeze flat. When you need a pepper, just break off what you need!
*Freshly shredded cheese will melt better than pre-packaged shredded cheese.