Chives

Chives are the smallest species of the edible onion. They grow in bunches and can get fairly tall. You could find yourself with a lot more chives than you know what to do with. Although chives make a nice garnish to almost any savory dish, there are other ways to incorporate this mild and delicate herb into your meals and snacks.

Chives are popular as an accompaniment to sour cream. Often we throw chives onto a baked potato with sour cream, or a bowl of soup with a dollop of sour cream on top. Mixing chives with sour cream or cream cheese makes for an excellent chip or veggie dip or spread.

Omelettes are the perfect home for chives. Add any other veggie or cheese you want - chives will be good with anything!

Chive pesto, like basil pesto below, makes for an excellent topper for potatoes, pasta, or bread. Essentially, you can use the basil pesto recipe, but replace the basil with chives. voila.

Chive butter: this is something worth making. You can make it in advance and keep it forever to use in ANY savory dish requiring or desiring butter. All you need is a softened stick of butter and plenty of finely chopped chives. Mix the two together until the chives are evenly distributed, then roll up in wax paper and refrigerate. Note: You can add any other herbs and spices you want! Garlic, thyme, parsley, rosemary...

Chives are easy to grow and maintain, and add a subtle oniony flavor (and a little color) to any dish. Good luck with your future chive endeavors!