Like onions, scallions, shallots, leeks, and garlic, chives are part of the allium family. But what is a chive, exactly? It's a slim, bright green herb with a mild onion-like taste. They differ from ...

Here’s how to choose between these spring alliums to bring fresh, oniony flavor to your cooking. Nils Bernstein is a food, drink, and travel editor and writer based in Mexico City. He is the food ...

There had been flirtation. Rounds of spiky conversation. But the direction of this dalliance was still hovering in the air. Then we met for rendezvous No. 3. The evening started out promisingly: a ...

I’m not sure who was happier to see spring arrive, me or the rabbit I found sunning on my deck last week. I had been keeping an eye out for the rest of the spring bulbs to appear, as was he apparently ...

I’m usually a Southern biscuit kind of girl, especially when they’re made with buttermilk. But I would never say no to a really good muffin – be it savory or sweet – since they’re the perfect grab-and ...

Salmonella, a common bacterial cause of food poisoning, may have met its match in chives, a common herb. Scientists in Greensboro, N.C., bought chives at a local store. Back at their lab, the ...

These Cheddar Chive Biscuits are so simple to make and taste gourmet. Another plus: You’ll only need four ingredients. This ...

Step 1: Whisk ½ cup milk, ⅓ cup flour (42 g), and ½ cup water in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until a very stiff paste forms (it should resemble mashed ...

Blend extra-virgin olive oil, chives, and lemon juice in blender or processor until smooth. Stir in grated lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Chive oil can be made 3 hours ...

You may think of weeds as unhelpful plants that grow wild throughout your yard, but did you know that some weeds are edible? Actually, you probably eat them all the time. Alliums — the scientific name ...