Everyone is familiar with chives, and they are commonly used in many recipes as well as a garnish on dishes. However, the flower blossoms of chives also are edible. "Their taste is essentially the same as that of chives, but somewhat stronger," Graham said. "If you are sensitive to the oniony taste of chives, use the flowers very sparingly." Chive flowers are a great garnish for soups and salads, and they add a lovely flavor to tomato sauces, he added.
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