Chives

Onion-related blooming plants include chives. They taste moderate and not overly spicy, similar to shallots, so they work well as a stand-in in many dishes. The scapes, which have little white bulbs and green stalks, are frequently cut and used as a garnish for foods like soups, mashed potatoes, and omelets.

You may substitute chopped chives for fresh chopped shallots in recipes that call for them. The texture of chives differs from that of shallots, and heating them may mute their delicate flavor. Nevertheless, you can use chives to bring a kick of flavor to dishes such as:

• lettuce, chicken, and cherry salad with creamy horseradish dressing
• mushroom omelet
• olive oil mashed potatoes