Both are members of the onion family, but they're not the same. Experts share the differences and the best ways to use each.

But those examples are nothing compared to confusing chives and green onions, which on top of looking rather similar seem to ...

The slender, green, shoot-topped plants known as chives and green onions are often spoken of and used interchangeably. Are they, in fact, the same thing, or is there a difference between them?

Ben-Ishay calls for green cabbage or iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, chives and green onions, but you can load it up with whatever chlorophyll-laden vegetables you’d like. “Go wild,” she says.

Green Onion (Scallions): These onions are prized for their green leaves and the “bulb” part, which is very narrow and white. Green onions are sold in bunches and are almost always used raw, sliced in ...

Mix in the chives, onion seeds and the green parts of the spring onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Dress the tomato salad with the beef dripping dressing and serve immediately.