: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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Sprinkle peppers with bacon and chives before serving.
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Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Our favorite version comes from Cap City Diner in Columbus, which features thick-cut kettle chips drizzled with a garlicky alfredo sauce, topped with Maytag blue cheese and chives, and heated until gooey.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix with a fork until smooth.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Pork and chives make a classic savory pairing, so fold a little extra to freeze and enjoy in the new year whenever a craving strikes.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Our favorite version comes from Cap City Diner in Columbus, which features thick-cut kettle chips drizzled with a garlicky alfredo sauce, topped with Maytag blue cheese and chives, and heated until gooey.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix with a fork until smooth.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Pork and chives make a classic savory pairing, so fold a little extra to freeze and enjoy in the new year whenever a craving strikes.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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chive
noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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