The mild onion flavor of chives can add a savory taste to many dishes. Learn how to use fresh chives from the garden, and enjoy this special herb.

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Chives are edible perennial plants from the allium genus. Both the leaves and the blossoms can be eaten.

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Chives are commonly used herbs, and are found growing in many gardens, alongside other vegetables and flowers.

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Chive blossoms are edible and decorative, and using them is a great way to add creativity to any food display!

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Chive leaves are dark green and plump, and full of juice when freshly cut.The stems which hold the flowers tend to be tougher, and are generally not eaten.

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Use a pair of clean sharp scissors to harvest the chives. The chives will grow back, and you will be able to get several harvests or more from each patch every season.

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Place the chive leaves on a cutting board and chop or cut into small pieces, approximately a quarter to an eighth of an inch in length.

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Now let's have a look at some simple ways to use fresh chives. The first way is to make a savory chive butter.

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Chive deviled eggs are fun and festive, and have a wonderful savory flavor. Garnish with paprika and chive blossoms.

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Chive blossom vinegar is made with chive blossoms, which give the vinegar a wonderful savory flavor.

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Chive cottage cheese is a childhood favorite, and can also be garnished with purple chive blossom petals.

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Consider using fresh chives from your garden this season, for a perfect touch to your savory dishes.

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For these recipes and more, see the tutorial!