How to Use chive in a Sentence

chive

noun
  • Do you want chives on your baked potato?
  • Stir in the lemon juice, half the dill, and the chives.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2019
  • In a small bowl, mix the chives with the parsley, dill and mint.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 31 May 2018
  • At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
    Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018
  • Once combined, add the speck and oil, followed by the flour, a pinch of salt and the chives.
    Erin Booke, Dallas News, 7 Jan. 2020
  • Use scissors to cut the chives right on top of the finished galette.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2019
  • For best taste, serve hot with a pinch of salt and extra chives.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Stir in tomatoes, crunchy vegetable of your choice and the chives.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Toss with potatoes when ready to serve, then fold in chives.
    Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Sprinkle with a third of the cheese, a third of the chives and then evenly pour in a third of the cream mixture.
    Julia Turshen, sacbee, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Top with chives and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
    Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Stir in the goat cheese and chives until just combined.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Once ready, the lobster is placed in a homemade bao bun and topped with chives.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Remove the skin and serve the salmon with the lemon slices and garnish with fresh chives, if desired.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
  • The cream cheese comes in two flavors (plain, and chive and onion) and it’s supposed to taste just like the dairy stuff.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 20 June 2023
  • The eggs are pure lushness but not heavy, leavened by the chives, the sweetness of the onions and just a trace of heat from the mayo.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Herbs such as thyme, basil and chives can be added to the dressing if desired.
    Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 18 July 2017
  • Bake them just until the whites are set and sprinkle with fresh chives.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Divide the filling among the rolls, garnish with chives, and serve.
    Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Step 2Fold in goat cheese and ricotta, then fold in mint and chives.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Toss with the chives and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
    Chrissy Teigen, Good Housekeeping, 14 Jan. 2019
  • The stuff was already whipped with chives and garlic, so the flavors were right.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
  • And Ludo’s is just that—soft and fluffy, with a hunk of creamy boursin cheese and fresh chives to finish.
    Alisha Prakash, Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2017
  • Turn off heat and toss in chives, if using, and season with salt.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 8 June 2018
  • Cilantro, chives, basil, or parsley all work well here.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 23 Apr. 2018
  • In a small bowl combine the chives, parsley, lemon zest and olive oil and mix to combine.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2018
  • Combine greens in a large bowl, along with parsley, cilantro and chives.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2019
  • All are cold-hardy down to zone 4, with chives pushing the limit as far north as zone 3.
    Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
  • Substitute fresh green onions for the chives for a stronger flavor.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024

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