12 chive recipes

Why we love chives

With a similar flavour to spring onions, although slightly more delicate, chives work well in a number of dishes. They add freshness to creamy fish chowder, scrambled eggs and pasta dishes, as well as in salad dressings. We love them especially with pork in the form of dumplings, because who doesn't love a dumpling!?

Chive recipes

Hot-smoked salmon salad with chive buttermilk dressing

This fresh, crunchy salad, topped with soft chunks of salmon, is finished off perfectly with a tangy buttermilk and chive dressing.

Check out the rest of our fresh and crunchy salad recipes.

Seafood chowder

An easy chowder is a good recipe to have on hand – comforting on colder days but light and quick enough to whip up during the warmer seasons, this is a keeper.

Next, try our indulgent bacon and sweetcorn chowder.

Hot-smoked salmon oven hash

The contrast of hot potatoes with cool crème fraîche and smoky fish makes for a lovely brunch dish, and the roasting tin does the hard work for you.

See our best smoked salmon recipes for brunch and beyond.

Potato scones

Tattie scones, a classic Scottish comfort food, are made using floury potatoes, soured cream and fresh chives. Serve with crispy bacon and roasted tomatoes.

We've got more exciting brunch recipes that will have you bouncing out of bed.

Hot smoked trout and chive tortilla

Add smoked trout or salmon and chives to the potato mix for a posh version of this classic Spanish dish.

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Bacon and chive brioche buns

Mastering this beautifully light, fluffy bread is well worth the time and effort. You’ll need a stand mixer to make these buns – they freeze really well, just defrost and toast before eating.

Next, try our sweet brioche loaf.

Courgette and chive pasta

A fresh and easy pasta dish for two. The courgette, garlic and lemon sauce is ready in the time it takes to cook the linguine. Mix in creamy mascarpone and serve.

See all our best ever pasta recipes.

Pork and chive dumplings

Make your own boiled pork and chive dumplings in just 45 minutes. Soft and pillowy, they're best served with soy sauce, chiu chow chilli oil and chopped chives.

Put together a delicious spread with our Chinese recipes.

Crudités with chive and chipotle aïoli

This super easy starter is a great one to bring out at dinner parties over the summer. It only takes 15 minutes to put together and serves six. Use whatever crisp, fresh vegetables are available.

Find more ideas like this in our summer recipes.

Smoked haddock and chive fishcakes

These smoked haddock and chive fishcakes will be loved by the whole family and are a handy stand-by for when you're too busy to cook. Eat half now and freeze the rest.

For another budget-friendly dinner, go for our easy tuna fishcakes.

Jersey Royals with chive aioli

Serve a big bowl of Jersey Royals with this aioli and a green salad and you have a very easy lunch or supper. Harvesting begins in April.

Make of Jersey Royals while they're in season with our delicious recipes.

Dressed eggs

Also known as devilled eggs, there are three different toppings here but the possibilities are endless – we've decorated with nori flakes, sesame seeds and spring onion curls; urfa chilli flakes, coriander leaves and chopped toasted almonds; and chives, fish roe and radish slices.

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