Add the parsley and
chives. Stir well and turn the heat off.
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CHIVES also contain essential vitamins such as vitamin C - necessary for the body to absorb iron, and vitamin K which helps to strengthen bones.
Ingredients Serves 6 Veloute: 50g butter Olive oil 3 large leeks, white part only, sliced and washed 5 large potatoes, peeled and diced 750ml chicken or veg stock 200ml double cream Sea salt and white pepper
Chive oil: 150ml olive oil Small bunch
chives, chopped Sippits Day old bread, cut into small pieces
CHIVES AND ONION DIP MIX Combine 8 tablespoons
chives, 4 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion, 2 tablespoons garlic salt, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons celery seed, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper in a plastic bag or air-tight container.
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Stir in the podded broad beans and most of the
chives and season to taste.
Put the
chives in a food processor and blitz until they are a mush.
Many, such as basil, sage, parsley,
chives and garlic, can improve the flavour of nearby veggies.
start INGREDIENTS For the Parmesan straws (makes 18): 200g/7oz ready-made, all-butter puff pastry 1 medium free-range egg 2tbsp finely chopped
chives 3tbsp finely grated Parmesan 1tsp white sesame seeds 1tsp black sesame seeds A pinch of paprika For the soup: 800g/13/4lb asparagus (about 50 spears) 2 medium onions 1 small leek 2tbsp olive oil 750ml/26floz chicken stock 150ml/5floz creme fraiche 1tbsp finely chopped
chives Salt & freshly ground black pepper For the garnish: The asparagus tips from the 800g asparagus 6 small new potatoes 30g/1oz butter A handful of fresh chervil METHOD 1.
start Aspara INGREDIENTS For the Parmesan straws (makes 18): 200g/7oz ready-made, all-butter puff pastry 1 medium free-range egg 2tbsp finely chopped
chives 3tbsp finely grated Parmesan 1tsp white sesame seeds 1tsp black sesame seeds A pinch of paprika For the soup: 800g/13/4lb asparagus (about 50 spears) 2 medium onions 1 small leek 2tbsp olive oil 750ml/26floz chicken stock 150ml/5floz creme fraiche 1tbsp finely chopped
chives Salt & freshly ground black pepper For the garnish: The asparagus tips from the 800g asparagus 6 small new potatoes 30g/1oz butter A handful of fresh chervil METHOD 1.
Arrange all the greens to resemble a bouquet and tie together with a strand of blanched
chives.
The hollow, spiky leaves of
chives are wonderful for adding an oniony flavor to soups and sauces.