Chilled Carrot Soup with Parsley and Chives

This smooth blend of carrots and chicken stock takes just minutes to make and keeps in the refrigerator for several days. On the evening it's to be served, blend in cream or, if you like a more tangy version, use part cream and part yogurt, buttermilk or sour cream.

Chive-Cheddar Scrambled Eggs on Mushroom Toasts

Super-creamy scrambled eggs only take a few minutes to make—and are totally worth the constant stirring over low heat. They're especially good served on these mushroom toasts. If you can't find button mushrooms, use an equal weight of regular white mushrooms and quarter them.

Zesty Mayo

Mayonnaise, chives, mustard and pepper combine to create a zesty dipping sauce for lobster.

Kale & Walnut Salad With Creamy Lemon & Chive Dressing

Buckwheat Chive Crêpes with Smoked Salmon

Sliced diagonally to reveal a colourful filling, these elegant wraps make a lovely luncheon entr?or appetizer.

Tomato Broth with Parmesan Croûtes and Chive Oil

For the toasted croûte topping of this sophisticated soup, buy real Parmesan cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano or a good-quality Grana Padano. You may want to make more  croûtes.

Whole Wheat Chive Crepes with Spinach and Gruyere

This brunch entree is terrific for company. You can make the crepes ahead of time to assemble in the morning. Serve with a green salad.

Savoury Tomato Crumble

The intense flavour of roasted tomatoes permeates this side dish. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

Grilled Turkey Scaloppine

Perfectly cooked in just 20 minutes, Potato Chive Packets shine next to the Grilled Turkey Scaloppine (see recipe link below).

Sugar Shack Crêpes with Ham and Eggs

These savoury crêpes are a delicious background for the delightful sweetness of Quebec's signature maple syrup (light or dark, depending on your preference). When you're at the deli counter, ask for the ham to be sliced slightly thicker than regular sandwich thickness. The chives tend to sink to the bottom of the crêpes, so roll them chive-side-out for a pretty presentation.