: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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Do you want chives on your baked potato?
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That includes offerings such as grand aïoli with crunchy farm vegetables and poached steelhead trout and ravioli dauphine with Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese and chive.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Fill a platter with butter lettuce, poached chicken, green beans, avocado, berries, chives, and basil.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Also, some herbs planted from seed can become perennial in your garden or containers, including thyme, oregano, chives, and rosemary (which needs to be brought indoors for overwintering).
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Fill a platter with butter lettuce, poached chicken, green beans, avocado, berries, chives, and basil.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Also, some herbs planted from seed can become perennial in your garden or containers, including thyme, oregano, chives, and rosemary (which needs to be brought indoors for overwintering).
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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chive
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: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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