2 Ways to Use Leftover Chives
June 27, 2016
by Trisha
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Now and again, our customers tell us they’ve got leftover herbs from our recipes. As you know, we’re not into waste, so Renee & Ellie – our menu planning gurus – suggested this series for leftover herbs! It’s so simple to make dips, sauces and condiments even better by adding a sprinkling of chives.
How to Make Sour Cream & Chive Dip
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How to Make Chive Butter
Chive butter recipe
Ingredients
- 250g butter
- 25g chives, chopped
Instructions:
- Use a potato masher, to mash the butter.
- Add the chopped chives and thoroughly mix in
- Cut out a rectangle of cling film and spread the butter evenly across it. Now roll the butter in the cling film, so that the butter forms a cylindrical shape.
- Tie the cling film at each end to ensure that it is air tight
- Leave in the fridge overnight
