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Chives

Chives are the bright green, reed-like stems of a perennial, bulbous plant of the lily family.

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The name "chives" is derived from the Latin cepa, meaning onion. The German word for chives is Schnittlauch, which means "cuttable leek."

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Favorite Chive Recipes

Chives have a delicate, peppery onion flavor that works wonderfully in cold soups, stir-fries, cheese and cream sauces, dressings, dips, potatoes, and as a garnish. Chives are popular in European and Chinese cuisines and in the seasoning blend fines herbes.

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Where Chives Are Grown

Native to China and Taiwan, chives are grown all temperature regions of the world. California grows a lot of chives. Chinese chives characteristically have wider and fatter stems than other varieties. Chives are also sold freeze-dried and chopped and frozen.

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Charlotte

Jun. 29, 2009 8:05 am

I grow garlic chives and it is a eaasy plant to grow. It is wonderful to use and the purple flowers are a real treat to eat; a burst of peppery flavor. Enjoy.