: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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For indoor herbs, select varieties that thrive in containers with proper drainage and ample sunlight, such as mint, chives and parsley.
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The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Entrees include Fiola lobster ravioli with ginger, chives and lobster roe; Australian wagyu filet mignon with foie gras and winter truffles.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Load up the eggs: Place egg halves on a serving platter, and sprinkle evenly with cooked bacon, chips, Cheddar, and chives.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
When cucumber sandwiches became popular in the US, butter was often replaced with an herbed cheese or a Benedictine sauce (a cucumber, cream cheese, dill and chive spread).
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Some herbs, like mint, chives and cilantro, are more tolerant of low light conditions and may fare better indoors without direct sunlight.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Culinary choices include chickpea smash, cucumber chive or ham and tomato sandwiches, mini charcuterie boards, salads and fruit pies on a stick.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chives.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Fresh chives and dill liven up the egg mixture, and blanched asparagus tips add spring color.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Entrees include Fiola lobster ravioli with ginger, chives and lobster roe; Australian wagyu filet mignon with foie gras and winter truffles.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Load up the eggs: Place egg halves on a serving platter, and sprinkle evenly with cooked bacon, chips, Cheddar, and chives.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
When cucumber sandwiches became popular in the US, butter was often replaced with an herbed cheese or a Benedictine sauce (a cucumber, cream cheese, dill and chive spread).
—Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Some herbs, like mint, chives and cilantro, are more tolerant of low light conditions and may fare better indoors without direct sunlight.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Culinary choices include chickpea smash, cucumber chive or ham and tomato sandwiches, mini charcuterie boards, salads and fruit pies on a stick.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chives.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
Fresh chives and dill liven up the egg mixture, and blanched asparagus tips add spring color.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
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chive
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: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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