chives


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chive

 (chīv)
n.
1. often chives A bulbous herb (Allium schoenoprasum) native to Eurasia, having clusters of usually pink to rose-violet flowers and cultivated for its long, slender, hollow leaves.
2. chives The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
[Middle English chive, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin cēpa, onion.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.chives - perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoningchives - perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
Allium schoenoprasum, chive, cive, schnittlaugh
chives - cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
alliaceous plant - bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor
2.chives - cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
Allium schoenoprasum, chive, chives, cive, schnittlaugh - perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
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Translations
pažitka
purløg
ruohosipuli
vlasac
チャイブ
부추
gräslök
พืชคล้ายหัวหอมมีก้านยาวสีเขียว
hẹ

chives

[tʃaɪvz] NPL → cebollinos mpl
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

chives

[ˈtʃaɪvz] npl → ciboulette f, civette f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

chives

n → Schnittlauch m
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

chives

[ˈtʃaɪvz] npl → erba cipollina
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

chives

→ ثُوْم مُعَمِّر pažitka purløg Schnittlauch σχοινόπρασο cebolleta, cebollino ruohosipuli ciboulette vlasac erba cipollina チャイブ 부추 bieslook gressløk szczypiorek cebolinha, cebolinho лук-резанец gräslök พืชคล้ายหัวหอมมีก้านยาวสีเขียว Frenk soğanı hẹ 细香葱
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Beat up two eggs with a little water or milk, salt, pepper, chives, and parsley.
"Seasoned with salt, pepper, chives and parsley," murmured Mrs.
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INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 For the scramble: 1 red onion, peeled and diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 180g mushrooms, sliced 200g firm tofu 1tsp curry powder 2tsp smoked paprika 30g parsley, chopped 2tbsp chopped chives To serve: 4 slices oaty seed loaf 1 avocado, sliced 1tbsp balsamic vinegar or glaze 1tsp parsley 1tsp chives DIRECTIONS Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat, add the onion, red pepper and mushrooms.
Spicy tofu scramble; breakfast
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by Times News ServiceUse fresh chives to make your mushroom soup for that delicate flavour.
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Among those gastronomic professionals to be present at the event will be Graham Green, chef proprietor of Chives Caterers, who will be demonstrating unique cookery skills including the preparation of kangaroo dishes.
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2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, plus whole chives to garnish
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ingredients 150g chives; 150ml grapeseed oil (available via Amazon); 150g green strawberries, cut into 2mm dice (if available, just use red ones if not); 150g red strawberries, cut into 2mm dice; 150g golden beetroot, cut into 2mm dice; 150g fennel bulb, cut into 2mm dice; 150g white turnip, cut into 2mm dice; 4 x 120g skinless turbot portions; knob of butter; sprinkle of fennel pollen (available via Amazon); sea salt For the sauce: 2 shallots, sliced; 10g butter; 150ml dry white wine; 150ml vermouth; 300ml fish stock; 300ml double cream; sea salt For the elderflower vinegar: 20 ripe elderflower heads; 500ml chardonnay vinegar For the green herb oil: 500g green herb leaves (works best with strong, soft herbs like lovage or chives); 250ml grapeseed oil Equipment: Thermomix METHOD 1.
berry nice; TURBOT WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM (SERVES 4)
INGREDIENTS 150g chives; 150ml grapeseed oil (available via Amazon); 150g green strawberries, cut into 2mm dice (if available, just use red ones if not); 150g red strawberries, cut into 2mm dice; 150g golden beetroot, cut into 2mm dice; 150g fennel bulb, cut into 2mm dice; 150g white turnip, cut into 2mm dice; x 120g skinless turbot portions; knob of butter; sprinkle of fennel pollen (available via Amazon); sea salt For the sauce: 2 shallots, sliced; 10g butter; 150ml dry white wine; 150ml vermouth; 300ml fish stock; 300ml double cream; sea salt For the elderflower vinegar: 20 ripe elderflower heads; 500ml chardonnay vinegar For the green herb oil: 500g green herb leaves (works best with strong, soft herbs like lovage or chives); 250ml grapeseed oil Equipment: Thermomix METHOD 1.
berry nice; TURBOT WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM (SERVES 4)
Use creeping thyme, soft silvery lavender or flowering chives as a decorative edging.
Plot for flavour; Grow herbs and give your life a taste revolution

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