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Chives

Regular- Allium schoenoprasum

Garlic- Allium tuberosum

 

Chives grow well in full sun with well drained soils. Both types can grow to an avergage height of about 12" tall. Regular chives are know for their use in soups, and on fish and potatoes. Garlic chives are known for their garlic flavor and thier use in salads.

Recipes

Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

 

45 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 lbs red potatoes, peeled

1/4 c. chives, chopped

1/2 c. sour cream

4 tbsp. butter

 

Directions:

  1. Cut the peeled potatoes into fourths for faster boiling. In a medium sauce pan, boil the potatoes until soft enough to mash, about 25-30 minutes.

  2. Drain the water leaving behind the potatoes. I choose to leave them in the sauce pan to keep them warm while adding the other ingredients.

  3. Add the sour cream, chives and butter and mash until smooth. If you want a more intense garlic flavor, add more chives.

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Submitted by: Debbie H.

 

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