Chives – Allium schoenoprasum

Description

Chives is a perennial, bulbous herb noted for being the smallest member of the onion family, although it has big flavor that rivals onion, shallot and leek but on a milder scale with less after taste. In the kitchen, the dried leaf goes anywhere onion or garlic would go, namely into soups, stews, and any dish made from egg, cheese, rice or potato. Chives also complement fish, poultry and roasted or grilled vegetables, and is an ingredient in the classic French seasoning fines herbes.