Definition: Chives are an herb, related to onions and garlic, with long green stems and a mild, not-too-pungent flavor.
The green stems are the part of the chives that are used as an herb. Chive stems are hollow and are usually used fresh. Chives are typically chopped and can be used as a garnish, although chives do have a mild oniony flavor, especially fresh chives.
Chives can be featured in all sorts of recipes, from baked potatoes to soups, salads, sauces and omelets. Chives are frequently mixed with cream cheese to make a savory spread. Chive butter, a compound butter made by blending chopped fresh chives into butter, is frequently served with grilled steaks or roasted poultry.
Chives are related to but not the same as garlic chives. Garlic chives have wider, flatter stems which are not hollow. Garlic chives have a rather pronounced garlic flavor.
The green stems are the part of the chives that are used as an herb. Chive stems are hollow and are usually used fresh. Chives are typically chopped and can be used as a garnish, although chives do have a mild oniony flavor, especially fresh chives.
Chives can be featured in all sorts of recipes, from baked potatoes to soups, salads, sauces and omelets. Chives are frequently mixed with cream cheese to make a savory spread. Chive butter, a compound butter made by blending chopped fresh chives into butter, is frequently served with grilled steaks or roasted poultry.
Chives are related to but not the same as garlic chives. Garlic chives have wider, flatter stems which are not hollow. Garlic chives have a rather pronounced garlic flavor.
