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Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• butter
• bok choy
• chicken stock
• jasmine rice
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a deep wok or wide pot over medium heat. Add bok choy and stir-fry until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil. Add rice, olive oil, and chives and stir well.
2. 2 Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Check rice after 10 minutes to make sure it is pacing well; overcooking will turn the rice dry, undercooking will produce hard rice. Season with pepper and serve.

By Robert in SF

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• mayonnaise
• anchovy
• green onion
• parsley
• tarragon vinegar
• tarragon

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together mayonnaise, anchovy, green onion, parsley, chives, vinegar and tarragon.
2. 2 Refrigerate until ready to serve and pour over favorite salad or greens.

By Jackie

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• parsnip
• carrot
• butter
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place parsnips and carrots in a large pot; add enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return vegetables to the pot. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3 tablespoons butter and chives.
2. 2 Purée vegetables using an immersion blender until nearly smooth; add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and continue to purée until completely smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• potato
• parmesan cheese
• cream cheese
• butter
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Peel and quarter potatoes; place in a large pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Drain and return potatoes to the pot over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4 Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chives, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. 5 Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy

By Christina C

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• bacon
• potato
• butter
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and return potatoes to the pot.
4. 4 Mash butter into the potatoes using a potato masher or electric hand mixer until well combined. Add sour cream and continue to mash or beat until combined. Crumble bacon into potato mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By Jaime Lee C

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• cauliflower
• cheddar cheese
• egg
• bacon bits
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place grated cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Wring cauliflower in a clean dish towel, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. Transfer cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, egg, bacon bits, chives, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
4. 4 Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Divide cauliflower mixture into 6 equal portions, making sure to leave space between each one. Flatten with your hands and shape into ovals.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Turn broiler on low and broil until crispy, about 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes to firm up.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• potato
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• salt
• white pepper
• garlic
• butter
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
2. 2 Mash sour cream, cream cheese, salt, white pepper, and garlic into the potatoes with a potato masher to your desired consistency; transfer to a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Drizzle melted butter and sprinkle paprika evenly over the top of the potatoes.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until hot in the center, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chives.

By Denise

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• cooking spray
• cauliflower
• sour cream
• yogurt
• butter
• cheddar cheese
• bacon bit
• garlic
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large, square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Put cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in microwave oven until tender, about 6 minutes.
3. 3 Blend cauliflower in a food processor until smooth; add sour cream, yogurt, and butter and process again until smooth.
4. 4 Mix blended cauliflower mixture in a bowl with 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, chives, garlic, and black pepper; spread into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven on the middle rack until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Switch oven to 'broil' and continue baking until the top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.

By Kelly Marie Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• olive oil cooking spray
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• mashed potato
• all-purpose flour
• cheddar cheese
• panko bread crumb
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Set air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C) and allow it to heat while making the potato cakes.
2. 2 If using a basket style air fryer, cut two pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil about 4 inches wide and 16 inches long to form a foil sling. Spray the sling with cooking spray. For a tray or rack style air fryer, cut the long edges of the foil to fit the tray or rack.
3. 3 Crack egg into a mixing bowl and lightly beat with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Mix in cold mashed potatoes, 2 Tablespoons flour, and Cheddar cheese. Divide potato mixture into 6 equal-sized portions.
5. 5 Combine panko and 1/2 cup flour on a plate.
6. 6 Set a portion of the potato mixture onto the plate and flatten it into a cake, about 4 inches across. Gather up some flour and panko and pat into the top. Place on the oiled foil sling.
7. 7 Continue until all the potato cakes are formed and placed on the oiled slings, three patties close together on each sling. Leave enough foil on both ends of the sling to help lift the cakes in and our of the basket. See note. Liberally spray the tops of the cakes with olive oil.
8. 8 Carefully lift each sling and place it into the basket of the air fryer, allowing the ends of the foil to come up the sides of the basket. (See Cook's Note).
9. 9 Air fry until desired doneness is achieved, about 10 minutes.
10. 10 Carefully remove the slings from the air fryer. Use a spatula to place the cakes on a serving plate, sprinkle with chives, and serve.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• white wine vinegar
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• salad green
• parsley
• tarragon

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
2. 2 Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
3. 3 Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
4. 4 Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• bacon
• onion
• baby lima bean
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• sweet corn
• heavy cream
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Cook and stir bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. 2 Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Add onion; sauté in drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer, covered, until partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Add corn, cream, and thyme; return to a simmer and cook until vegetables are fully cooked and cream doesn't pool, about 5 minutes more. (Can be refrigerated at this point for up to 2 days ahead.)
3. 3 Stir bacon and chives into warm succotash to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• patty pan squash
• red onion
• olive oil
• coriander
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• lemon zest
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Cut squash into 1/2-inch wedges. Slice onion vertically into thin slices. Combine squash, onion, oil, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set bowl aside.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and slightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. 4 Combine butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chives in the reserved bowl. Add squash; toss well and serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• zucchini
• yellow squash
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Heat butter and olive oil together in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion once butter is bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 1 minute. Stir in yellow squash and zucchini slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in minced garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Keep cooking, stirring continuously, until squash has desired texture, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Sprinkle with minced chives before serving.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• garlic
• olive oil
• butter
• leek
• onion
• all-purpose flour
• chicken broth
• sherry
• heavy cream
• lemon juice
• salt
• white pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head. Place in a small, shallow baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release. Chop garlic.
2. 2 Melt butter or margarine in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks, and onion; saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in hot broth and sherry. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
3. 3 Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor.
4. 4 Return soup to saucepan, and add cream. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and white pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives.

By Marian

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• cornstarch
• white wine
• almond milk
• black pepper
• salt
• thyme
• garlic
• shallot
• cremini mushroom
• olive oil
• green bean
• salt
• water
• brown sugar
• almond
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. 2 Toss almonds with brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool; break apart clusters.
4. 4 Cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water in a large skillet, covered, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water; drain again. Place in a large bowl.
5. 5 Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add to beans and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 ½- to 2-quart baking dish.
6. 6 Whisk almond milk, wine, cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to skillet; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, scraping up any browned bits, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chives. Pour over bean mixture in the baking dish.
7. 7 Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By coweed

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• cream cheese
• half-and-half
• rye bread
• cucumber
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
2. 2 Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

By christaann

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• egg
• buttermilk
• beet
• cucumber
• dill

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool.
2. 2 Peel and chop eggs; place into a large bowl. Add buttermilk, beets, cucumber, dill, and chives; stir gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.

By George Doyle Gamber

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• potato
• cream cheese
• sour cream
• butter
• salt
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Combine hot potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and salt in a large bowl; mash until creamy. Spoon potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with chives and paprika.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

By BAWHITE1

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• bologna
• white vinegar
• vegetable oil
• onion
• tomato
• garlic
• parsley
• dill pickle

Instructions

1. 1 Slice bologna into 1/4-inch thick slices, and then into 1/4-inch strips going down the entire length of the block. It should look like big spaghetti. Place in a serving bowl.
2. 2 Whisk together vinegar and oil in a medium bowl. Stir in onion, tomato, garlic, chives, and parsley. Slice pickles lengthwise into spears and add them to the dressing. Pour over bologna, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve cold.

By MEAF0RDM0

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• shrimp
• mayonnaise
• worcestershire sauce
• chili sauce
• salt
• avocado
• lemon juice
• bibb lettuce
• paprika
• pimento pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix the shrimp, chives, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce. Season with salt.
2. 2 Mound the shrimp mixture into avocado halves, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place avocado halves on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento to serve.

By Inga

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• waxy potato
• onion
• vegetable broth
• white vinegar
• vegetable oil
• salt
• black pepper
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Peel while still warm. Cut into thin slices and put in a large bowl. Add onion.
2. 2 Mix hot broth with vinegar, oil, salt, and sugar. Pour immediately over warm potatoes and onion; the potatoes need to still be warm so they can absorb the dressing better. Allow to stand for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve warm.

By Barbara Sauermann

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• olive oil
• garlic
• green bean
• tomato
• pine nut
• lemon juice
• bay leaf
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if garlic begins to brown. Add green beans, then continue to cook and stir until bright green but not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
2. 2 Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice and pine nuts, and season with chives, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

By jed

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• red potato
• cooking oil
• ham
• onion
• white vinegar
• mustard
• white sugar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cool slightly.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add sliced ham; cook until lightly browned with crispy, golden edges, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Fold ham, onion, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and chives into potatoes; season with salt and black pepper.

By Farmland

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• russet potato
• butter
• bread cube
• nutmeg
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool until easily handled.
2. 2 While the potatoes are cooling, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes; cook and stir until golden brown and crunchy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer croutons to a bowl. Reserve browned butter in the pan.
3. 3 Peel potatoes and place into a large bowl. Mash and season with nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add eggs and mash until combined. Stir in flour just until incorporated; do not overmix.
4. 4 Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer. Dampen your hands with water and scoop a spoonful of dough onto your palm. Shape dough into a circle, make a light indentation in the center, and place 2 or 3 croutons inside. Pull dough around croutons to seal and roll into a smooth ball. Repeat to make seven more dumplings.
5. 5 Use a large spoon to lower dumplings, one at a time, into the simmering water. Cook until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Flip dumplings and continue to cook until puffed and cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
6. 6 Transfer dumplings to a serving plate and drizzle with reserved browned butter. Crumble remaining croutons over top and garnish with chives. Let dumplings firm up slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• butter
• russet potato
• onion
• vegetable broth
• mascarpone cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• salmon
• mascarpone cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook and stir the potatoes and onion until the onion starts to become translucent, about 3 minutes. Raise heat to medium, pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and puree through a food mill back into the saucepan. (Discard any fibrous vegetables left in the food mill.)
2. 2 Bring the pureed soup back to a simmer over medium-low heat, and whisk in 6 tablespoons of mascarpone. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and warm 4 oven-safe soup plates for about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Roll a slice of smoked salmon loosely into a rose shape, pinching the roll at the bottom and fanning the roll out at the top. Place a rosette of salmon into the bottom of each warmed soup plate, gently pour the soup over the rosette, and drizzle each bowl with about 1/2 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese. Sprinkle with chives, and serve.

By Swiss Phil

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• garlic
• olive oil
• yogurt
• sour cream
• sweet onion
• tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• french bread

Instructions

1. 1 Mix garlic and olive oil in a small bowl and let sit for about 1 hour, or until needed.
2. 2 Mix the yogurt and sour cream together in a bowl until combined. Add the onions and tomatoes and toss until well coated. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in a refrigerator until needed.
3. 3 Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and ashy.
4. 4 Grill bread over hot charcoal, rotating as needed, until both sides are nicely toasted and slightly charred.
5. 5 Brush grilled bread with the garlic olive oil and use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomato salad over top of each. Excess dressing can be spooned over if desired. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• veal escalope
• lemon
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• butter
• riesling
• mushroom
• nutmeg
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Place veal in a 9-inch square dish (or bigger if desired) and pour lemon juice over top. Marinade for 30 minutes, basting occasionally.
2. 2 Remove veal from lemon juice and pat dry.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
4. 4 Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Place veal in the mixture and turn to coat evenly.
5. 5 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add veal and fry until evenly browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Pour in Reisling and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. 6 Use tongs to transfer veal to an oven-safe platter. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
7. 7 Add mushrooms and chives to the liquid in the skillet; season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook until mushrooms are soft, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately add cream. Mix thoroughly until you see no more white cream, but a consistently light brown sauce.
8. 8 Remove veal from the oven and cover with the mushroom-cream sauce.

By Russ

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• potato
• bacon end
• white vinegar
• cider vinegar
• white sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• sour cream
• mayonnaise
• red onion
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. 2 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
3. 3 Combine white vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in the same skillet; bring to a boil then remove from heat to cool completely. Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise into cooled vinegar mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.
4. 4 Combine potatoes, dressing, onion, parsley, and chives in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Stir bacon into potato salad just before serving.

By Momma Lisa

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• ground sirloin
• onion
• green bean
• cauliflower
• cheddar cheese
• cream of mushroom soup
• potato
• cream cheese
• butter
• milk
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15x2 inch baking dish.
2. 2 Place ground sirloin in a large skillet over medium heat and saute 1 minute. Add chopped onion and continue to cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is beginning to brown. Pour mixture into greased baking dish.
3. 3 Top meat layer with green beans and cauliflower. Sprinkle cheese over vegetables, then spread evenly with cream of mushroom soup.
4. 4 Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
5. 5 To potatoes add softened cream cheese and butter or margarine. Whip until all ingredients are combined. Pour in milk and continue to whip until potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Spread potatoes over soup layer. Sprinkle lightly with chives.
6. 6 Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.

By Kathleen Enick

Ingredients

• ✓ chive
• butter
• bacon
• bacon drippings
• yellow onion
• yukon gold potato
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• egg
• farmer's cheese
• cheese blend
• egg
• water
• wonton wrapper
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and onions; cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onions are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon and onions to a small dish, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat for frying the pierogi.
2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in 1 egg and farmer's cheese. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl for the egg wash.
4. 4 Place 2 to 3 wonton wrappers at a time on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the edges lightly with the egg wash. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold each pierogi in half and lightly press the edges together to seal.
5. 5 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pierogi in the boiling water until they float, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
6. 6 Transfer pierogi to the skillet with reserved bacon drippings in batches and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl, toss with the bacon and onions, and serve garnished with sour cream and chives.

By John Mitzewich