Instructions

1. For using chives from the plant, cut an inch or two from the ground.

2. Wash chives thoroughly, either by soaking them in a bowl, or by spraying them with high pressure water flow to make sure dirt particles are rinsed off.

3. For most recipes, you'll want to chop up the chives into half-inch pieces.

4. Measure the minced chives with a teaspoon to see how much you want in your recipe.

5. Add chives at the end of the cooking process to make sure they don't lose their flavor or their texture. Chives are at their best in their raw state, with water held in the delicate green stems.