What goes well with chives?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes chives better. On average, recipes with chives gets 4.33⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with creme fraiche. And sometimes worse. Like with zucchini.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
balsamic vinegar,
white wine vinegar,
dijon mustard,
cilantro,
nutritional yeast,
parsley
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Significant high scores:
creme fraiche,
sherry vinegar,
arborio,
tarragon,
mint,
basil,
carrots,
virgin olive oil,
mushrooms,
unsalted butter,
yellow onion
Better than not:
scallops,
flat leaf parsley,
cider vinegar,
cumin,
beef,
italian parsley,
hard boiled egg,
bay leaf,
hash browns,
walnuts,
roma tomatoes,
sherry,
red wine vinegar,
vegetable stock,
green pepper,
bell pepper,
shallots,
dill weed,
beef broth,
lime juice,
feta cheese,
chicken wings,
red wine,
cayenne,
brown rice,
chickpeas,
lettuce,
celery,
chicken,
chicken stock,
white wine,
cherry tomatoes,
cabbage,
canola oil,
chipotle pepper,
kale,
blue cheese,
baking powder,
tomatoes,
mayonnaise,
baby carrots,
chicken breasts,
almonds,
chuck roast,
corn,
cornflour,
cream,
egg yolk,
english muffins,
garlic,
gochujang,
granulated sugar,
heavy cream,
heavy whipping cream,
herbs,
honey,
italian seasoning,
lemon juice,
lemon zest,
lump crab,
maple syrup,
miso,
old bay seasoning,
onion,
parsnips,
pasta,
prosciutto,
red chili flakes,
rice,
rice vinegar,
salmon,
salt,
sea salt,
shiitake,
smoked paprika,
soy sauce,
sriracha,
thyme,
tomato paste,
turmeric,
white bread,
white mushrooms
🤷♀️ Shrug:
ancho chili,
pine nuts,
capers,
leeks,
arugula,
serrano,
red onion,
toasted sesame oil,
marinara sauce,
black pepper,
buttermilk,
button mushrooms,
butter,
butternut squash,
brown sugar,
all purpose flour,
chicken broth,
dill,
egg,
egg whites,
ginger,
greek yogurt,
green onions,
kosher salt,
macaroni,
new potatoes,
oil,
olive oil,
oregano,
panko,
paprika,
parmesan,
peas,
potatoes,
russet potatoes,
sake,
sesame oil,
sharp cheddar cheese,
tater tots,
vegetable broth,
vegetable oil,
water,
white cheddar cheese
Scores poorly:
corn kernels,
goat cheese,
yogurt,
rosemary,
jalapeño pepper,
chili powder,
romaine lettuce,
dill pickles,
ham,
soft goat cheese,
basmati,
cauliflower,
broccoli,
breakfast sausage,
broth,
cinnamon,
crimini mushrooms,
egg noodles,
grain mustard,
green peas,
milk,
mustard powder,
onion powder,
panko crumbs,
red bell pepper,
smoked salmon,
snap peas,
sugar,
sweet potatoes,
tuna,
yukon gold potatoes
Pay attention:
bread,
avocado,
baby spinach,
pecorino cheese,
cucumber,
gruyère cheese,
white onion,
brandy,
adobo,
cheese,
bacon,
mirin,
cottage cheese,
apple cider vinegar,
rye bread,
radishes,
granulated garlic,
grape tomatoes,
chicken drumsticks,
watercress,
almond milk,
asparagus,
toasted sesame,
sunflower oil,
fingerling potatoes,
hot pepper sauce,
swiss cheese,
coconut milk,
cracked pepper,
cream cheese,
crumbs,
dark brown sugar,
distilled white vinegar,
flour,
fusilli,
garlic powder,
garlic salt,
green chili,
horseradish,
hot sauce,
mashed potatoes,
mozzarella cheese,
mustard,
nutmeg,
orzo pasta,
peanuts,
red pepper,
red pepper flakes,
red potatoes,
ricotta cheese,
sage,
salted butter,
sesame,
shrimp,
skim mozzarella cheese,
sour cream,
spinach,
tahini,
tamari,
tofu,
tortilla,
vegetable,
white pepper,
white vinegar,
worcestershire sauce
Makes both ingredients worse:
cheddar cheese,
stock,
chicken thighs,
black olives,
monterey jack cheese,
turkey,
zucchini
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with chives:
Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern Flavors
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.1/10
Chopped Salad With Apples, Walnuts and Bitter Lettuces
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7/10
Pasta Salad With Roasted Eggplant, Chile and Mint
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Barley and Herb Salad With Roasted Asparagus
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Arugula and Corn Salad With Roasted Red Peppers and White Beans
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Pappardelle With Beets, Beet Greens and Goat Cheese
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Grilled Tuna and Fennel With Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
