: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
Examples of chive in a Sentence
Do you want chives on your baked potato?
Recent Examples on the Web
Garnish with fresh herbs: Garish with fresh tarragon as directed, or swap with chives, parsley, or other herbs as desired.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
The leaves and stems can be eaten raw like chives; chop them finely for a fancy, gourmet touch.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Chef Josh Buckwald folds in copious amounts of chives and thyme to add freshness.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Add the whisked eggs, olive oil, soda water, chives, dill, parsley and lemon zest and mix until just combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Ingredients 1 cup tap water 6 large eggs Optional garnishes: flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh chives
Directions
Steam eggs in Instant Pot:
Pour tap water into a programmable pressure multicooker (such as Instant Pot).
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
For indoor herbs, select varieties that thrive in containers with proper drainage and ample sunlight, such as mint, chives and parsley.
—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
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
The leaves and stems can be eaten raw like chives; chop them finely for a fancy, gourmet touch.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Chef Josh Buckwald folds in copious amounts of chives and thyme to add freshness.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Add the whisked eggs, olive oil, soda water, chives, dill, parsley and lemon zest and mix until just combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Ingredients 1 cup tap water 6 large eggs Optional garnishes: flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh chives
Directions
Steam eggs in Instant Pot:
Pour tap water into a programmable pressure multicooker (such as Instant Pot).
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
For indoor herbs, select varieties that thrive in containers with proper drainage and ample sunlight, such as mint, chives and parsley.
—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
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chive
noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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