Definition of chive
: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning; also : its leaves —usually used in plural — compare garlic chive
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Herbs such as thyme, basil and chives can be added to the dressing if desired.
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When ready to serve, garnish with snipped chives or parsley.
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There’s also lump crab salad mixed with mustard and mayonnaise with chives on small toasts, and house meatballs in tomato jus on garlic bread with Manchego cheese and ricotta curds.
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Spread nduja onto crackers and top with dill, chives, and pickled currants.
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Arctic Organics will have some fresh veggies at this week's market, including various leaf lettuces, baby arugula, greens mix, scallions, chives and pac choi.
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Garlic chives produce stalks with round clusters of white flowers that are attractive and edible.
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Rinse Romaine heads, dry, and cut lengthwise into 4 wedges, Drizzle each lettuce wedge with 2 tablespoons dressing and garnish with 1/2 tablespoon each of chives and red pepper.
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The recipe uses equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream or crème fraîche, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, salt, and cracked pepper.
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Origin and Etymology of chive
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin cepa onion
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playDefinition of chive for English Language Learners
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: a plant that is related to the onion
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chives : the long thin leaves of the chive plant that are cut into small pieces and used for flavoring food
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