Fresh chives
Thin, hollow, bright-green stalks from the mildest member of the onion family. Delicate enough to use raw as a garnish; heat destroys their color and flavor quickly, so add at the end.
Used for
- deviled eggs
- sour cream topping
- soups
- dips
- baked potatoes
- garnish
In the kitchen
- snip
- chop
- garnish
Picking it at the store
- Snip with scissors rather than chopping — it's faster and preserves more of the aromatic oils
- Store loosely wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge; they'll keep 5–7 days
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