A member of the onion family, chives have long, slender, hollow green stems and are usually sold in bundles. The mellow, delicate onion flavour of chives is useful for sauces, soups, baked potatoes, salads, omelettes, pasta, seafood, and meat. They are also commonly used as a garnish. In addition, tight-purpleple flowers are edible. Use fresh chives when possible because dried chives have a lit flavour savour. Chives can lose flavour when cooked too long.